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About the role
- Bilingual Intermediate Litigation Paralegal supporting medical litigation in a dynamic legal environment. Your role will involve managing complex evidentiary records and assisting lawyers with various litigation tasks.
Responsibilities
- Providing day to day paraprofessional support on medical and health related litigation files.
- Organizing, analyzing and managing large volumes of medical records, hospital charts, expert reports and related documentation.
- Assisting in the preparation of communications relating to documents, inventories, undertakings and follow up summaries.
- Preparing all relevant documentation to be submitted to the expert(s), in accordance with the instructions received by the lawyer.
- Supporting preparation for examinations, motions, mediation and trial, including preparation of hearing and witness binders and trial materials.
- Assisting with drafting chronology, quantum assessments based on expert reports filed and relevant case law, and summary of some expert reports.
- Managing litigation timelines, deadlines and critical dates under the Code of Civil Procedure.
- Liaising professionally with lawyers, clients, medical experts, court clerks, opposing counsel and third parties.
- Maintaining organized electronic and physical files (where necessary) in compliance with firm and client standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Contributing to the maintenance and updating of litigation precedents and internal best practices.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the litigation paraprofessional team.
Requirements
- Diploma in Paralegal Studies / Techniques juridiques or Law Clerk program from a recognized institution.
- 4-7 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or technician, ideally in medical, professional liability or health related litigation.
- Strong knowledge of Quebec civil procedure and litigation practice.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and managing complex medical records.
- Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation document management systems; e discovery experience (Relativity) is an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced litigation environment.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, service oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a regional team.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
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