Paralegal (litigation)

Guardian Law Group LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Law Group LLP in Calgary, AB seeks a full-time Paralegal (Litigation) to support lawyers through all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, and court forms. The role emphasizes client management, scheduling, and coordination with courts and opposing counsel under lawyer supervision.

Responsibilities include e-filing, trial preparation binders, and other administrative tasks to keep litigation files organized. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Paralegal diploma preferred from a recognized school.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, affidavits, disclosure documents, and court forms.
• Attention to detail in document review, with experience organizing, summarizing, and tracking evidence and file materials.
• Clear, professional communication with lawyers, clients, courts, and opposing counsel, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client service and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, correspondence, and court forms at various stages of litigation.
• Support lawyers with case management and client communications.
• Schedule and coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and clients; provide updates under supervision.
• Assist with e-filing, trial preparation binders, and other administrative tasks to keep files organized.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism & discretion

Time management

Education

Paralegal diploma (SAIT preferred)

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2016, Guardian Law Group LLP is a litigation-focused law firm serving clients in Calgary and Regina. The firm represents individuals in a range of matters, including personal injury, real estate transactions, and complex disputes requiring strong advocacy.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Paralegal (Litigation) role is based in Calgary, AB. The paralegal will support lawyers with all stages of litigation, including drafting and organizing pleadings, affidavits, correspondence, and court forms. Daily responsibilities include supporting our team of lawyers, client management, scheduling, and coordinating with courts and opposing counsel, and communicating with clients to obtain information and provide updates under lawyer supervision. The paralegal will also assist with e-filing, trial preparation binders, and other administrative tasks that contribute to efficient and organized litigation files.

Qualifications

• Paralegal diploma from a recognized school (SAIT, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, disclosure documents, and court forms.
• Attention to detail in Document Review, with experience organizing, summarizing, and tracking evidence and file materials.
• Clear, professional Communication skills for working with lawyers, clients, courts, and opposing counsel, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client service and confidentiality.

Salary commensurate with experience.