Paralegal, Litigation

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a Firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026). Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada’s Global Law Firm, a Firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal will offer a blend of skills and experience providing e-discovery and litigation practice support with a primary focus in our Litigation group in addition to supporting our broader litigation teams locally and nationally. 

The position will require a confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and the successful applicant must be team-orientated and accustomed to working as a team with other lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support professionals.  The ideal candidate will be available to work on-site during regular business hours with some flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting lawyers with all aspects of the document collection, processing, review and production processes
• Using litigation support and e-discovery software (Relativity) to support legal work
• Preparing document productions and lists of documents
• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents for discoveries and trial
• Preparing and organize materials for expert reports
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial
• Effectively manage e-discovery databases and handle electronic evidence
• Carry out e-discovery project management, including coordination among team members, clients, opposing counsel and external vendors
• Preparing for examinations for discovery, applications and trials, including assembling affidavits and court records
• Draft pleadings, bill of costs, and affidavits
• Proofread draft court documents of all levels of courts to ensure it conforms with the court rules
• Conduct relevant due diligence searches and summarize same

REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong legal analysis and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, legal assistants, and paraprofessionals
• Ability to prioritize high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Education & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience supporting civil litigation
• 3+ years of experience using e-discovery software with a strong understanding of both e-discovery software and litigation processes
• Strong technical proficiency in using e-discovery software (Relativity preferred) to manage e-discovery projects
• Experience with complex, document-intensive matters
• Technological proficiency in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and time tracking software
• Practical knowledge of Supreme Court Civil, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court Rules
• Successful completion of an accredited Paralegal program preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This role is a replacement role.

The target salary range for this position is $70,000 – $85,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.  We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com .