Litigation paralegal Jobs in Calgary, AB

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in the fields of insurance and commercial litigation. As part of its aim to meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth, the firm recently joined the DWF Group. DWF is a provider of integrated legal and business services with approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe. DWF offers clients solutions that combine traditional law firm services with new, modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies and the challenges and opportunities they face.

Our firm has national and global presence and clients, but we strive to maintain the positive aspects of a small firm environment. We believe that our team works best in a collegial atmosphere in which all team members are empowered to build their careers, mentored and supported in their practice and encouraged to make a positive contribution to the firm and the community. Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its work environment, and its professional development and mentorship programs. We support our professionals as they grow their careers in their areas of interest.

Responsibilities

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Litigation Associate to join our Alberta team. This position is for a Lawyer with 8+ years of post-call civil litigation experience. The successful candidate will have experience in handling complex insurance or commercial litigation matters in Alberta and will be capable of managing all phases of litigated cases independently and to high degrees of competence and professionalism. Experience handling professional liability, construction, complex bodily injury or product liability matters is highly desirable. The position would allow the successful candidate to focus on areas of interest within insurance or commercial litigation, or to maintain a general practice.

• Manage complex litigated files independently;
• Provide leadership, training and mentorship within the team, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting the development of junior colleagues;
• Support the firm's key practice areas, ensuring effective communication and strong client service;
• Actively engage in business development activities to drive growth and visibility;
• Achieve both billable and non-billable targets, contributing to the firm’s overall performance and success.

What will help you succeed in this role?

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include :

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution. Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.

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