Senior Litigation Legal Assistant – Paralegal

Senior Litigation Legal Assistant - Paralegal

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Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm with offices in Victoria and Tsartlip, BC, and Toronto, Ontario. We aim to be the leading national law firm that provides excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments and businesses, advancing transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization.

We have a strong commitment to our work culture that prioritizes our meaningful work and values of collaboration, excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics.

We are in search of a senior caliber Paralegal with extensive experience in litigation to join us as a full-time member of our support services team.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support litigators with primary focus on Aboriginal, environmental and natural resources law.

This position is intended to provide general litigation assistance in a variety of high-profile matters from multiple jurisdictions across Canada. It provides an opportunity for career progression that leverages your extensive litigation experience to a focused area of specialization and an opportunity to evolve in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Independently maintain and organize calendars, correspondence, court schedules and bring-forward systems; schedule and coordinate meetings; and assist with day-to-day file and practice management.
2. Edit and format documents such as correspondence, memos, agreements, reports, and litigation records and materials for filing in all court levels.
3. Follow procedures surrounding the preparation, filing and service of court documents.
4. Coordinate with court registries, handle logistics and arrange for court appearances.
5. Extensively use litigation software, databases, and document management systems to provide support in complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

This ideal candidate for this position meets the following requirements:

1. 6+ years of work experience in litigation as a focused area of specialization. Mentorship and training with Woodward will lead to a Senior Legal Assistant - Paralegal designation following established familiarity for our areas of practice.
2. Post secondary (BA, diploma, certificate) for paralegal or legal studies strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

1. Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
2. Strong knowledge of rules of civil procedure in BC, Ontario, or other jurisdictions (including regulatory bodies), the Federal Court and the Supreme Court.
3. Familiarity with electronic court registries, e-filing and e-hearing platforms.
4. High level of initiative and good judgment.
5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Technical competencies:
   • Advanced use and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
   • Familiarity with BC Online, LTSA searches, litigation software and document management systems.
8. Reliability, flexibility, and dependability are essential for this position.
9. Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, businesses, or organizations would be considered an asset.

Why Woodward?

Woodward offers meaningful work, meaningful relationships, and a great workplace culture. We offer an anticipated salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year (to be negotiated with consideration for education and experience) with a generous range of benefits, including health, dental, paid time off, and we will contribute to your RSP, wellness, possible relocation, and professional development with allowances. Woodward offers flexibility with a hybrid work model. This position is located in our Victoria office.

How to Apply

If you would like to progress your career with a team that is collaborative and passionate about providing excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses, please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]  

Woodward is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our legal services and work environments. We know that our diversity strengthens Woodward values for collaboration, excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP.

We can’t wait to meet you!