Paralegal - Litigation

Job summary

Coordinate and execute the eDiscovery process, including the collection, organization, and production of electronic evidence. Manage document reviews in specialized databases and provide support and training to junior lawyers and interns.

Job details

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. Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! 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. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright [https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-ca/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion]. 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. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

Coordinate and execute the eDiscovery process, including the collection, organization, and production of electronic evidence. Manage document reviews in specialized databases and provide support and training to junior lawyers and interns.

Requirements

Requires a college diploma in Paralegal Technology or a university degree with relevant experience in a similar role. Must be fluent in both English and French and possess in-depth knowledge of document review software.

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• professionally · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• eDiscovery
• Document Review
• Electronic Evidence Management
• Legal Research
• Client Relations
• English Proficiency
• French Proficiency
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative