Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Job summary

Support lawyers throughout all stages of civil litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and document management. Draft and maintain legal documents and confidential files, coordinate schedules and deadlines, communicate with clients and court staff, conduct research, and provide administrative support.

Job details

Step into a Paralegal – Civil Litigation role where you’ll support lawyers through every stage of a case by preparing litigation documents, managing confidential files, coordinating court schedules, communicating with clients and court staff, and organizing materials for hearings and trials. If you’re detail oriented, organized, and ready to thrive in a fast paced legal environment, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact—apply with your resume today. WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?A well-established Manitoba-based organization committed to providing exceptional service and fostering a collaborative, professional environment. Employees will have access to competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid benefits, RRSP/DPSP programs, and opportunities for professional development, training, and long-term career growth within a supportive team environment. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist lawyers through all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and document management. * Draft, organize, and maintain legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and correspondence. * Manage electronic and physical files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. * Coordinate meetings, court dates, and deadlines while maintaining detailed calendars. * Communicate effectively with clients, counsel, and court staff to facilitate smooth case progress. * Conduct background research and prepare materials for hearings, trials, and other proceedings. * Provide general administrative assistance to ensure efficient workflow and case management. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5 years of working as a litigation assistant or paralegal, with proven familiarity across all stages of litigation. * Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program is ideal, though equivalent experience will also be considered. * Strong interpersonal abilities to build and maintain effective professional relationships. * Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Skilled at analyzing situations and making sound, well-reasoned decisions. * Consistently precise and thorough in all aspects of work. * Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. To stay informed about future opportunities, please register on our careers site and set up job alerts to receive new postings that match your experience.

What you’ll do

Support lawyers throughout all stages of civil litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and document management. Draft and maintain legal documents and confidential files, coordinate schedules and deadlines, communicate with clients and court staff, conduct research, and provide administrative support.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as a litigation assistant or paralegal, with familiarity across all stages of litigation, is required. Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program is preferred, though equivalent experience is considered; strong organization, communication, judgment, accuracy, and initiative are also sought.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Benefits
• RRSP/DPSP Programs
• Professional Development
• Training
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation Support
• Legal Document Drafting
• Document Management
• File Management
• Confidentiality
• Calendar Management
• Deadline Coordination
• Client Communication
• Court Coordination
• Legal Research
• Trial Preparation
• Organization
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Decision-Making
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative