Halifax eDiscovery Specialist

Join a collaborative forward-thinking team of legal professionals where you and your expertise are truly this role you will do more than manage documents - you will be a trusted partner and a key contributor to successful litigation outcomes. If collaborating across teams managing sophisticated electronic evidence workflows and delivering exceptional client service energizes you this is the role where you will make a real impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient full-time permanent eDiscovery Specialist to support our litigation team in managing electronic evidence and document workflows. This role based in our Halifax office involves hands-on document processing collaboration with legal teams and coordination with vendors to ensure efficient and accurate eDiscovery practices.

The eDiscovery Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Provide full-cycle support for Pleadings Affidavits of Documents Discoveries Trials and Hearings including preparation document production and attendance as requested.
• Support the e-discovery process including ESI collection ingestion analysis review and electronic productions.
• Maintain undertakings judgments and file organization managing deadlines using a bring-forward system.
• Use eDiscovery technology to manage large document-intensive files efficiently.
• Instruct coordinate with and manage external vendors for review projects.
• Provide timelines updates and clear communications to legal teams throughout eDiscovery projects.
• Communicate effectively with lawyers clients opposing parties witnesses and court personnel.
• Contribute to the litigation team through mentorship training creative ideas and knowledge sharing.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma; however we recognize that historical and systemic barriers have shaped and limited access to traditional education training and employment pathways. Therefore we welcome applicants with a combination of skills knowledge and lived experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with eDiscovery tools with a strong working knowledge of Relativity Casepoint or similar eDiscovery platforms.
• Familiarity with Electronic Discovery Reference Model Sedona Principles and applicable Rules of Civil Procedure; Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists qualification is an asset.
• Experience with project management tools and task coordination.
• Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on client service and professionalism.
• Positive confident and collaborative with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.

How MC Supports Your Success and Well-Being:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal spending account (wellness).
• Commuting allowance.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation personal and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• A strong commitment to learning mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• Our Team - we cant say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative collegial respectful and caring team.
• The ability to participate in a variety of committees including Collective Social Responsibility Wellness BiPOC AccessMC Special Events and more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible Indigenous persons with disabilities women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.