Paralegal, Litigation Support Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Ogilvie LLP

Ogilvie LLP

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Paralegal, Litigation Support Specialist - Edmonton
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ABOUT OGILVIE LLP_

Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later.

Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Construction, Litigation, Insolvency, Wills & Estates and Administrative Law.

Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Edmonton.

Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.

Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients.

If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
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THE OPPORTUNITY_

Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Hours of work are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES _

Utilizing technology, such as iPro and Casepoint, to support the Litigation department
Design, implement and maintain the litigation database(s), establishing data entry protocols for quality control
Data entry and data management duties, including opening files in software
Technical aspects of document organization and control, including assigning access and ediscovery
Prepare documents for production, including Affidavits of Records
Assist in the preparation of documents and exhibits for trial
Train users in database use and document management specific to the practice area
Others duties as assigned

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DESIRED SKILL SET_

High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
Technologically savvy
Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling and deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Be able to multitask and prioritize
Interpersonal skills
Reliable and accountable
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

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TECHNICAL ASSETS_

Must have working knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
Must have working knowledge of iPro, Casepoint or other Litigation software
ACUMIN knowledge an asset
Net Documents knowledge an asset

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE_

A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, including a minimum of 2 years direct experience with litigation software (iPro preferred)
Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program

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APPLICATIONS_

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: