Paralegal - Calgary - Whitelaw Twining

    Whitelaw Twining
    Whitelaw Twining Calgary

    9 hours ago

    Description

    Why join us?

    Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in the fields of insurance and commercial litigation. As part of its aim to meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth, the firm recently joined the DWF Group. DWF is a provider of integrated legal and business services with approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe. DWF offers clients solutions that combine traditional law firm services with new, modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies and the challenges and opportunities they face.

    Our firm has national and global presence and clients, but we strive to maintain the positive aspects of a small firm environment. We believe that our team works best in a collegial atmosphere in which all team members are empowered to build their careers, mentored and supported in their practice and encouraged to make a positive contribution to the firm and the community. Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its work environment, and its professional development and mentorship programs. We support our professionals as they grow their careers in their areas of interest.

    We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Calgary office

    Responsibilities

    Document management:


    • Organizing voluminous documents, including utilizing document management software if applicable


    • Analyzing documents for relevance, for producible and privileged purposes


    • Drafting Affidavits of Documents and serving on appropriate parties


    • Receiving, reviewing and organizing opposing parties' documents


    • Reviewing and summarizing records


    • Reviewing discovery transcripts, drafting Refusals and Undertakings Charts, requesting answers to undertakings, following up, etc.


    • Preparing expert briefs for specialists/experts with relevant documentation


    • Trial preparation

    Pleadings:


    • Drafting pleadings– including but not limited to Statements of Defence, Third Party Claims, etc.


    • Drafting motion materials including Notices of Motion, Costs Outline, Bill of Costs, Orders, etc.


    • Preparing mediation/pre-trial briefs

    Miscellaneous:


    • Providing general assistance to the lawyer dependent on the lawyer's needs, including but not limited to drafting correspondence on lawyer's behalf, tracking the status of the lawyer's files, conducting court searches, etc.


    • Legal and other research as requested by lawyer


    • Communicating with clients, opposing parties and court staff

    What will help you succeed in this role?


    • Paralegal Certificate or Diploma


    • Minimum of 2 years experience as a paralegal or 5 years experience as a litigation legal assistant


    • Strong analytical skills


    • Strong interpersonal skills


    • Strong computer skills

    What we offer

    Our benefits include


    • a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;


    • an annual education/tuition allowance;


    • flexible health and dental coverage;


    • long term disability insurance;


    • personal days to help balance outside commitments;


    • employee assistance program;


    • monetary incentive for employee referrals;


    • casual day every Friday

    Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

    Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

    About us

    Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

    Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.

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