Paralegal

Why join us?

Disclaimer
WT is part of the DWF Group. As we continue to align our operations, candidates may be contacted or engaged by representatives from WT, DWF, or AMS (our recruitment partner) during the recruitment process. Your application and personal data will be managed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and handled securely on behalf of the DWF Group.

Whitelaw Twining
is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto providing a full-range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we've pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.

Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.

Join us at WT
We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Calgary team

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?

• 3-5+ years of Paralegal experience
• Experience within general insurance/Construction litigation is preferred
• Paralegal Certificate or Diploma
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• You should be a team player who is proactive, able to handle a busy workload and has a keen eye for details.

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.