Litigation Paralegal apply now
About Witten
Witten LLP is an Edmonton-based full-service law firm, proudly serving the community for almost a century. Our accomplished team of about 50 lawyers and 100 staff and is committed to delivering exceptional services in a variety of areas to both private and public sector clients, as well as individual clients. We pride ourselves in being actively involved in the legal and broader community. Our firm members have long upheld a tradition of support, volunteerism, and pro bono contributions to numerous charities, social causes and cultural initiatives. Read more about our firm, our culture and the services we provide on our website: https://www.wittenlaw.com/
As a member of Witten LLP, you will join a dynamic and talented team, engaging in challenging and rewarding work. Our team members benefit from ongoing mentorship and collaboration, fostering continuous learning and growth.
If our values resonate with you and you believe you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team with senior level experience who will be supporting our Climate Change and Environmental Law Practice, which includes employment, environmental, and indigenous law.
- Document Preparation: Proven experience drafting various litigation documents such as; briefs, pleadings, book of authorities.
- Effective Communication: Engage with clients, opposing counsel, process servers, and service providers to ensure smooth proceedings.
- File Management: Oversee the status of files with precision and accuracy.
- Litigation Experience: Proven experience in drafting and filing documents at all levels of Court. Experience with Court of Appeal would be an asset.
- Keen Attention to Detail: Ensuring documents are prepared with correct details.
- Time Management: Superior time management skills help meet deadlines.
- Independence: Ability to work independently and efficiently, making you an asset to our team.
- Technical Acumin: Strong skills and knowledge in Office 365, with familiarity with Adobe Pro, Eclipse, IPro, Everlaw, iManage, and Acumin programs is an asset
If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, apply now to become a part of our team.
Witten LLP is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all our recruitment, interview, employment and promotion processes. A variety of policies are in place that are intended to achieve a workplace free from discriminatory practices, including our Maternity and Parental Leave, Respectful Workplace, Paid Bereavement Leave, Unpaid Protected Job Leave, Sick Leave and Diversity and Equity Policies. An excerpt of our Diversity and Equity Policy can be found here.
We welcome and encourage all qualified persons to apply. Please include a cover letter in your application. Applications without a cover letter will be deemed incomplete.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off