Litigation Paralegal

Ritch Williams & Richards; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in Halifax seeks a Litigation Paralegal responsible for handling document management and providing support across litigation tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Paralegal diploma and 3-5 years experience in legal assistance or litigation support. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, hybrid working model, and supportive work culture focused on teamwork and organization.

Benefits

Paid vacation and wellness days

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Group Pension Plan with employer matching

Annual Health and Wellness allowance

Cellphone reimbursement

Regular firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Completion of Paralegal diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a document-intensive litigation support role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and maintain large volumes of litigation documents.
• Prepare document productions and manage opposing counsel’s submissions.
• Enter and code documents for effective matter tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal diploma

Tools

Document management systems

Legal software

Job description

Role: Litigation Paralegal

RWR is an insurance litigation boutique law firm in downtown Halifax. We represent national and multi-national insurance companies in all manner of insurance claims and legal actions throughout Atlantic Canada. We have ‘big firm’ clients but provide a ‘small firm’ culture and work experience.

Position overview:

This position is heavily focused on document management and plays a critical support role in complex litigation files. Experience in insurance litigation is considered an asset, but we welcome applications from candidates with relevant litigation backgrounds.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

·Coordinate, review, and maintain large volumes of litigation documents with accuracy and efficiency

·Prepare document productions using litigation support tools, including preparing supporting materials such as affidavits of documents and expert briefing packages

·Enter and code documents into internal systems for effective matter tracking

·Manage and import opposing counsel’s document productions into litigation software

·Record all billable and non-billable hours on a daily basis

·Navigate and utilize legal software and document management platforms with proficiency

·Provide administrative support and assist with general office tasks as required

·Perform other duties as assigned to support legal teams

Qualifications and skills include:

·Completion of Paralegal diploma or equivalent education and experience

·3–5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a document-intensive litigation support role

·Insurance litigation experience considered an asset

·Proficient with document management systems and legal software

·Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple deadlines

·High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information

·Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects

·Strong communication and team collaboration skills

What we offer:

·Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience

·Paid vacation, plus additional health and wellness days

·Office closure over the holiday season

·Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans

·Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions

·Annual Health and Wellness allowance, and cellphone reimbursement

·Employee and Family Assistance Program

·Newly renovated office in downtown Halifax

·Hybrid work model – one day from home, four days in-office

·Regular firm-sponsored social events

Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and compensation expectations to Ali Buchan by July 18, 2025: [e-mail].