Paralegal, Litigation

About Davies

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for a paralegal to join the Litigation practice group at our Montréal office. Reporting to the Litigation practice group coordinator, the successful applicant will assist the litigators with all aspects of file management. The incumbent will be a full group participant, understand the specific issues involved in various types files, take ownership of matters delegated by the team and perform high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize and manage complex files; navigate delays, deadlines and tasks
• Gather, organize, analyze and summarize factual information, in relation to exhibits, contracts, documents and correspondence
• Prepare notes and summary tables for lawyers and clients
• Manage internal databases using litigation software (eDiscovery)
• Ensure data collection and classification, document review and case management
• Assist in the preparation, management and response to requests for documents (auditors’ letters, provincial regulatory requests)
• Participate in the preparation of examinations and summary of transcripts
• Prepare drafts of letters and proceedings
• Prepare court forms and extra-provincial permit forms; obtain copies of documents, CDs and/or minutes
• Prepare and organize books of authorities, compendiums, proceedings, exhibits and undertakings
• Prepare memorandums for corporate transactions and summaries of litigations
• Build PowerPoint presentations for clients or the court
• Communicate with the courts, clients, opposing parties and others in the judicial system
• Coordinate with bailiffs for court copies and other related requests
• Complete the Canadian Apostille process and application for foreign clients
• Perform jurisprudence searches in SOQUIJ, CanLII, LexisNexis and CAIJ; add cited annotations
• Draft summaries from SOQUIJ searches
• Provide SOQUIJ trainings and other items related to Knowledge Management
• Perform Civil Code of Procedure verifications and courthouse verifications
• Prepare AMP Authorization to Contract Requests
• Prepare chronologies, analysis tables, digital monitoring, litigation notices and timelines
• Prepare Court of Appeal proceedings, memoirs and filings
• Perform Bankruptcy, SEAO, SEDAR, PACER, OneKey, REQ, provincial and federal court record searches
• Act as Commissioner for Oaths
• Attend trials with lawyers, as needed
• Actively contribute to practice group initiatives, finding ways to help the group achieve success
• Participate in ongoing training programs
• Provide assistance and coaching to more junior assistants
• Perform other related duties

Qualifications

• Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in paralegal technology or equivalent diploma
• Five (5) years in a similar position in a fast-paced professional services firm or relevant experience in litigation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) and specialized litigation software
• Ability to analyze, summarize and organize documents carefully and with attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English *Our Montréal office represents and provides services in Québec to both clients established in Québec and clients doing business in Québec. As the successful applicant will have to interact and produce content in French and English, verbal and written proficiency in both languages is required.
• Ability to perform high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive in the search for solutions and next steps
• Flexible to work outside regular hours, as needed

To Apply

For more information or to submit your application, please email Amélie Daigle, Human Resources Business Partner at mtlrecruitment@dwpv.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.