Paralegal – Litigation

Watson Goepel Llp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Goepel LLP in downtown Vancouver is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Litigation group. This is a full-time, in-office, permanent position based in the Downtown office.

You will organize and manage client files, draft pleadings and other court documents, and liaise with clients and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate has a paralegal credential, at least 4 years in a law firm and 2 years in litigation, plus proficiency with MS Office; iManage or Elite Workspace are a plus.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience within a law firm.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within litigation.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience with iManage is preferred.
• Experience with Elite Workspace is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and managing client files
• Receiving, reviewing, analyzing, and organizing documents
• Creating lists of documents
• Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, and other court documents
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
• Conducting court searches
• Conducting research on case law, records, court files, and other legal documents
• Providing assistance on other files as needed

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Office

iManage

Elite Workspace

Job description

Job Description

Organization & Position Summary

Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic mid-sized multi-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver, with additional offices in West Vancouver and Alberta. We offer professional, collegial, and collaborative work environments with competitive pay and rewarding opportunities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Litigation law group at our Downtown office. This is a full-time, in-office, permanent position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organizing and managing client files
• Receiving, reviewing, analyzing, and organizing documents
• Creating lists of documents
• Drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, and other court documents
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
• Conducting court searches
• Conducting research on case law, records, court files, and other legal documents
• Providing assistance on other files as needed

The Ideal Candidate has:

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and is highly organized
• An ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high volume and fast-paced environment
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• A paralegal certificate and/or diploma from an accredited institution
• Minimum 4 years’ experience within a law firm
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within litigation
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Experience with iManage is preferred
• Experience with Elite Workspace is preferred

Salary:

Thesalary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000. annually