Paralegal

JFK LLP; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Paralegal to support legal operations through efficient document management and litigation support. In this role, you will collaborate closely with lawyers and legal assistants to ensure timely and organized handling of client files. Your responsibilities will include preparing court documents, managing evidence records, and coordinating schedules for trials. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment where your attention to detail and communication skills will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a paralegal or equivalent education.
• Excellent technical skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timelines and work plans for court filings and hearings.
• Manage documents and legal databases efficiently.
• Assist lawyers in preparing for court and managing files.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Time Management

Education

Graduate from an accredited Paralegal program

Member of the BC Paralegal Association

Tools

eDiscovery

Reveal

iManage

Cosmolex

Job description

The primary focus of the Paralegal is to support the firm in the orderly, timely and cost-effective conduct of client business by providing support in the conduct of files, including litigation and regulatory support, document collection and management, and document preparation. This position requires collaboration between the lawyers, the litigation support specialists, and the legal administrative assistants to ensure the lawyers’ needs are met on each file. The paralegal will be responsible for assisting the lawyers and other staff in planning and managing their assigned files, particularly in relation to major court filings.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation and Regulatory Support

1. Preparing timelines and work plans for filings, hearings and trials.
2. Coordinating timelines and advising the Legal Assistants on calendaring, scheduling, and maintaining court filing deadlines for their lawyers.
3. Coordinating the work planning of files, as required.
4. Preparing specialized court documents in all levels of court and in various jurisdictions.
5. Gathering client documents.
6. Managing complex evidence records.
7. Arranging dates for trials and judicial review hearings.
8. Assisting with the review and assembling of documentary evidence.
9. Collecting, organizing, tracking, and managing documents and consultation records.
10. Organizing witness statements.
11. Assisting the lawyers prepare for court and provide useful materials to brief Chiefs, Councils, Elders, and communities.
12. Proofreading and editing of footnotes, as requested.

Document Management

1. Overseeing the management of documents and legal databases.
2. Overseeing the electronic document management system.
3. Ensuring proper management of firm documents, including document collection, organization, tracking and retrieval and the maintenance of databases of these documents.
4. Training and supporting the firm’s Legal Assistants and Lawyers in matters related to document management.
5. Recommending improvements to the firm’s document management processes and systems, as necessary.

Qualifications

1. Graduate from an accredited Paralegal program, or currently enrolled in the program.
2. Member in good standing of the BC Paralegal Association, or provincial equivalent.
3. Minimum of 5 years experience as a paralegal, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
4. Excellent technical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
5. Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines which may change quickly.
6. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Assets

1. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.
2. Experience with eDiscovery.
3. Experience with Reveal, iManage, and Cosmolex.