Paralegal, Litigation Support Specialist

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently inviting qualified candidates with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience and a minimum of 2 years of direct experience with litigation software who are interested in joining the Litigation team in our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.

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.

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 e-discovery
• 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

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 multi-task 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

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

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

APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants may apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to: HR@OgilvieLaw.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

https://www.ogilvielaw.com/career/paralegal-litigation-support-specialist/