Paralegal - Litigation

Norton Rose Fulbright; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Montreal seeks a paralegal with eDiscovery experience to join our Litigation Practice Group. You will coordinate steps in the eDiscovery process, conduct and manage document reviews, and provide training to interns, junior lawyers, and clients, while participating in team meetings.

Fluency in English and French and a Diploma of College Studies in Paralegal Technology are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar paralegal role.
• Proficient with document review software.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and carry out the steps related to the eDiscovery process in litigation matters (identification, collection and organization of electronic data, review, processing, and production of electronic evidence).
• Conduct and manage document reviews within specialized databases.
• Provide training and support to interns, junior lawyers, and clients.
• Participate in team meetings.

Skills

Paralegal experience

English & French proficiency

Document review software

Education

DCS in Paralegal Technology

Tools

eDiscovery software

Job description

4 days a week in office - Montreal office

The Team

Our Litigation Practice Group is recognized as one of the leading teams in Canada. In order to meet the demand for our services, we are seeking a paralegal with relevant experience to join our Montreal office group.

The Role

• Coordinate and carry out the various steps related to the eDiscovery process in litigation matters (identification, collection and organization of electronic data, review, processing, and production of electronic evidence);
• Conduct and manage document reviews within specialized databases;
• Provide training and support to interns, junior lawyers, and clients;
• Participate in team meetings.

Required Skills And Experience

• Relevant experience in a similar position;
• In-depth knowledge of specialized document review software;
• Ability to analyze and organize documents with meticulousness and rigour;
• Ability to work well in a team, in collaboration with lawyers, peers and support staff;
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
• Strong interpersonal and business acumen and the ability to develop excellent relations with clients;
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously;
• Ability to carry out high quality work, when sometimes facing tight deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as needed and ability to manage stress professionally;
• Excellent proficiency in English and French (spoken and written);
• Diploma of College Studies in Paralegal Technology or university education.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a good working knowledge of both languages is required, since you will communicate frequently with managers and/or colleagues in other provinces.

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.