Posted 7 months ago
Junior Paralegal
@ Services OR LP/SEC
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is hiring a full-time Junior Paralegal in its Litigation Support Department in Calgary, reporting to the Team Lead, Litigation Support. The work covers litigation and collections documents, document production, trial binders and client file maintenance. Two years of law firm litigation experience and a paralegal or legal assistant credential, or equivalent, are required.
Responsibilities:
- Draft routine non-complex litigation documents
- Prepare document production, sorting and metadata coding
- Organize trial binders, pleadings and undertaking binders
- Scan client materials and maintain client files
- Liaise between paralegals, professionals and administrative assistants
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of a recognized paralegal or legal assistant program, or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of litigation experience at a law firm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Relativity or Open Text eDiscovery an asset
- Strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Paralegal studies, Legal assistant |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Services OR LP/SEC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
The Team
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is currently seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal in our Litigation Support Department in the Calgary office. This role will report to the Team Lead, Litigation Support.
The Role
The successful candidate will work in conjunction with our Litigation Paralegal team and will be responsible for the preparation of legal documentation related to Litigation and Collections. Candidates are required to have a high level of organization, initiative and time management skills.
Duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Draft of routine non-complex litigation documents
Provide support to litigation team.
Provide litigation support to litigation paralegals and professionals in preparation for experts, questioning, trials, undertaking responses, etc.
Assist in the preparation of document production, including sorting, organizing and data entry (metadata coding) of documents in various litigation software programs
Organization and preparation of trial binders, pleadings and undertaking binders
Scanning of client materials into electronic format
Liaising between the paralegals, professionals and administrative assistants at all levels
Overall maintenance of client files as designated
Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the paralegal team
Skills and Experience Required
Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program or equivalent experience
Prior law firm experience of at least 2 years in the litigation practice area
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Relativity, Open Text eDiscovery or other eDiscovery tools would be an asset
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure while paying attention to details
Ability to prioritize work and willingness to take initiative
Flexible to work with changing priorities
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.
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