Litigation Support Paraprofessional

Mckercher-LLP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Pension plan

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Personal days

Job summary

Mckercher-LLP in Saskatoon is seeking a Litigation Support Paraprofessional to support litigation teams with eDiscovery and document management. You will handle electronic evidence, preserve data, and assist with productions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities include organizing large document sets, configuring review databases, preparing pleadings, and aiding teams with discovery workflows. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with an eDiscovery database.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer preservation orders, litigation hold letters, and chains-of-custody processes.
• Organize, search, and review large volumes of electronic and paper documents.
• Prepare documents for imaging, scan and code documents.
• Configure and maintain review databases, searches, and workflows.
• Develop presentation materials and pleadings.
• Import/export electronic documents and load files.
• Assist with mediation, questioning, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with lawyers and teams to manage eDiscovery projects.
• Troubleshoot litigation support software issues and maintain protocols.

Skills

eDiscovery database

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion/Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

eDiscovery software

Job description

A unique opportunity to build a career at the intersection of law and technology!

The Opportunity

As a Litigation Support Paraprofessional, you will provide specialized litigation and electronic document support to litigation legal teams. You will manage electronically stored information, administer electronic workspaces, prepare productions, and support legal teams with discovery, hearings, and trial preparation. Your work will play a key role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness within the litigation practice area.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer preservation orders, litigation hold letters (or notices), and chains-of-custody processes, including the collection and copying of electronic evidence
• Organize, search, and review large volumes of electronic and paper documents, including relevance, privilege, duplicate identification, and quality control in accordance with best practices
• Prepare documents for imaging, scan and code documents
• Configure, maintain, activate, archive, and close review databases, searches, workflows, analytics, and Continuous Active Learning processes to optimize document review
• Develop presentation materials
• Create and edit pleadings
• Import and export electronic documents, including the creation of load files
• Assist with mediation, questioning, and trial preparation
• Prepare and send correspondence to courts, clients, and experts
• Collaborate with lawyers, staff, clients, and review teams to manage eDiscovery projects, provide technical guidance, develop review strategies, allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure timely and accurate completion
• Assist with troubleshooting litigation support software technical issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain eDiscovery protocols, procedures, quality control measures, and best practices to ensure data integrity and compliance with legal standards
• Develop and deliver training and mentorship on eDiscovery tools, techniques, and best practices

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with an eDiscovery database (preferred)
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Advanced document formatting and proofreading capabilities
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• A proactive, dependable, and results-oriented approach

Benefits:

• Extended health, dental and vision care

• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Employee assistance and virtual healthcare program
• Wellness program
• Personal days

We Value

Integrity & Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Respect & Collaboration: We work together for optimal outcomes, embracing creativity and diversity.
Dedication: We prioritize the success and well-being of our clients, team, and communities.

We acknowledge that we are living and working from Treaty Lands, the traditional lands of First Nations People and homeland of the Métis. We are committed to moving forward in a respectful way in a spirit of reconciliation.

This position will remain open until filled. Any offer of employment may be conditional upon a full background check, including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verification. A reference check will also be conducted.