Description
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is one of Canada’s oldest law firms and one of its most progressive. Blakes is committed to investing in our staff and professionals, continually updating our training opportunities, recognizing achievement, and creating a positive work environment, all with a view to ensure that we provide our clients with top quality legal services.
Blakes Vancouver is currently recruiting for an eDiscovery Support Specialist to join our Litigation Department. Reporting to Litigation Partners, this role requires a candidate who will provide professional, efficient, and prompt service to our lawyers and clients.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and maintain litigation document management databases, which includes Relativity and other miscellaneous systems.
- Scanning and coding client documents and preparing lists of documents and reliance lists for litigation and arbitration.
- Intake and management of paper and electronic documents/data.
- Work with and train lawyers, students, and staff on use of litigation support technology (ie. Relativity, etc.) and eDiscovery best practices.
- Assist with document reviews and electronic redaction.
- Preparation of eDiscovery estimates and budgets.
- Uploading and downloading data through SFTP sites and copying data to and from USBs and other media.
- Assisting with traditional paralegal functions, such as the preparation of court documents, handling of exhibits and transcripts, and other court and tribunal-related material.
- Prepare electronic versions of Affidavits and exhibits, books of documents and litigation records (i.e. chambers records).
- Troubleshoot inhouse eDiscovery issues.
- Keep abreast of changes in law, practice directions and new litigation software applications.
- Perform litigation searches.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Minimum of 5 years experience working with litigation document management software preferred.
- Paralegal certificate or diploma preferred.
- Experience with medium to large, complex litigation files will be an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced technical skills and knowledge of databases, T-SQL language, and scripting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as effectively within a team.
- Detail oriented; excellent organizational skills with the ability to work effectively under short deadlines in high-pressure situations.
- Strong computer skills. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook.
What Blakes has to offer you: We offer a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package. Included in our benefits and what we offer are:
- Extended health and dental coverage (100% of premiums paid by the Firm) with no waiting period to enroll
- Short and long term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Generous pension plan, available after 1 year of employment
- Annual wellness subsidy
- Professional growth and on-going continuing education
- Education/tuition allowance program
- Monetary referral incentives for employee referrals
- Casual day every Friday
- Various social events planned throughout the year by the Social Committee and Staff Social Committee for fun and interactive ways of getting to know your co-workers
- Various charity fundraising events so you can help give back to the community
- Staff Appreciation Week every April, random ice cream afternoons in the summer, pizza days, Blakes baseball team and more!
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your application along with a cover letter and résumé directly to Zoe Brookes, HR Manager at [email protected]. Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Who We Are: At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent. Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.