Paralegal

DWF; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Paralegal, where you'll thrive in a supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth. This entry-level position offers the chance to work on diverse legal matters, including document management and drafting pleadings. With a commitment to mentorship and career development, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your needs, including wellness allowances and flexible health coverage. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, collegial atmosphere.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee assistance program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Casual dress code

Early finish ahead of statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a paralegal or 5 years as a litigation legal assistant.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege.
• Drafting pleadings and motion materials as required.
• Providing general assistance to lawyers and conducting legal research.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Document Management Software

Job description

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Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in the fields of insurance and commercial litigation. As part of its aim to meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth, the firm recently joined the DWF Group. DWF is a provider of integrated legal and business services with approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe. DWF offers clients solutions that combine traditional law firm services with new, modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies and the challenges and opportunities they face.

Our firm has national and global presence and clients, but we strive to maintain the positive aspects of a small firm environment. We believe that our team works best in a collegial atmosphere in which all team members are empowered to build their careers, mentored and supported in their practice and encouraged to make a positive contribution to the firm and the community. Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its work environment, and its professional development and mentorship programs. We support our professionals as they grow their careers in their areas of interest.

Responsibilities

Document management:

• Organizing voluminous documents, including utilizing document management software if applicable
• Analyzing documents for relevance, for producible and privileged purposes
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents and serving on appropriate parties
• Receiving, reviewing and organizing opposing parties’ documents
• Reviewing and summarizing records
• Reviewing discovery transcripts, drafting Refusals and Undertakings Charts, requesting answers to undertakings, following up, etc.
• Preparing expert briefs for specialists/experts with relevant documentation
• Trial preparation
  
  

Pleadings

• Drafting pleadings- including but not limited to Statements of Defence, Third Party Claims, etc.
• Drafting motion materials including Notices of Motion, Costs Outline, Bill of Costs, Orders, etc.
• Preparing mediation/pre-trial briefs
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Providing general assistance to the lawyer dependent on the lawyer’s needs, including but not limited to drafting correspondence on lawyer’s behalf, tracking the status of the lawyer’s files, conducting court searches, etc.
• Legal and other research as requested by lawyer
• Communicating with clients, opposing parties and court staff
  
  

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Paralegal Certificate or Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a paralegal or 5 years experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
  
  

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well

Benefits & Perks We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include

• a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
• an annual education/tuition allowance;
• flexible health and dental coverage;
• long term disability insurance;
• personal days to help balance outside commitments;
• employee assistance program;
• monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• casual day every Friday
  
  

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

• being programs.
  
  

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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