Career Opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal

Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP offers the challenges of a fast-paced and sophisticated practice but also places a premium on work-life balance. Our exceptionally cohesive and accomplished team of associates and partners have a very active file portfolio and generate abundant work.

Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP understands the importance of client relationships, creativity and being able to “think outside the box”. Our lawyers are able to work across the boundaries that traditionally divide practice areas in order to assist our clients in anticipating and avoiding problems, resolving claims and disputes and find innovative solutions for our clients’ legal issues. Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP is able to offer a combination of broad experience, innovative and practical solutions and responsiveness to our clients’ legal needs. This ensures our clients receive maximum value for their money.

Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP is able to offer an informal but professional working atmosphere which fosters a positive practice environment. We pride ourselves on providing timely responses to our clients’ queries and concerns in delivering superior legal services at reasonable rates. We do this by using the most up-to-date technology which assists us in responding quickly to a changing legal and business environment.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP seeks to provide to our clients efficient, exceptional legal services with integrity and professionalism. In doing so, we enhance the quality of life and the economic well-being of our clients and ourselves. We maintain positive personal relationships and respect for our colleagues and staff and seek to achieve personal and professional success and satisfaction in our practices of law.

PARALEGAL, LITIGATION SUPPORT

Job Description

  • Knowledge of legal systems, the litigation process and the Rules of Court

  • Knowledge of eDiscovery and Eclipse (ability to import / export documents, scan and code, link transcripts and documents)

  • Knowledge of EScan scanning software

  • Exporting network cases to laptop and syncing same with network

  • Drafting of Affidavits of Records

  • Preparation of production binders

  • Organization of pleadings, exhibit, undertakings and motion materials

  • Organizing, reviewing and reporting on opposing parties’ documents

  • Liaising with experts and agents

  • Maintaining a positive rapport with lawyers, co-workers and clients

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Litigation support experience preferred

  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Ability to track and record time

  • Ability to deal with everyday tasks with minimum supervision, and

  • Ability to work within a team environment and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

Additional comments 

  1. Salary commensurate with experience – salary reviews in February each year. Bonus is discretionary;

  2. Start with 2 weeks of vacation, 6 flex days and 5 sick days;

  3. There is an expectation to record billable hours. Flexibility for occasional overtime;

  4. Group benefits – insurance, health, dental, matching RRSP, fitness
    reimbursement of up to $400 / year;

  5. Maintain a collegial atmosphere, motivated to excel.

If you are interested in this Paralegal role, please forward your resume in strict confidence to h.dourado@svrlawyers.com.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.