Litigation Paralegal (Family Law & Civil Litigation)
DD Law Group is a growing litigation firm on the lookout for a paralegal to join our Family Law and Civil Litigation team. Our lawyers are in court regularly and our paralegals play an essential role in helping clients navigate some of the most important moments in their lives.
We're looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal who is organized, proactive, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. If you take pride in producing excellent work, building strong client relationships, and helping move files forward, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join DD Law Group?
We built DD Law Group around one simple idea: people come first.
That means creating a workplace where our team enjoys coming to work, supports one another, and has opportunities to grow professionally. We value initiative, teamwork, and a healthy sense of humour just as much as technical ability.
Our paralegals are trusted members of the litigation team with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our files. We believe the best outcomes for our clients happen when every member of our team is empowered to contribute.
As our firm continues to grow, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career with us.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Supportive, collaborative, and non-hierarchical work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in our clients' lives
What You'll Do
As a member of our Family Law and Civil Litigation team, you will:
- Manage and assist with family law and civil litigation files
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, applications, correspondence, and other court documents
- Maintain lawyer calendars, litigation deadlines, and file organization
- Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, government agencies, and other professionals
- Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation
- Prepare, file, and serve court materials
- Assist with client intake, billing, and file administration
- Connect clients with appropriate community resources when needed
- Support the broader litigation team and assist with office operations as required
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a Paralegal program or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a litigation environment
- Experience with CLIO or comparable legal practice management software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple files
- Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in family law and/or civil litigation
- Strong legal drafting skills
- Experience conducting legal research
- Knowledge of court filing procedures and records management
- Additional language skills are considered an asset
What Will Make You Successful in This Role
You will thrive in this position if you:
- Enjoy managing litigation files and keeping matters moving efficiently
- Communicate professionally, clearly, and compassionately with clients and colleagues
- Can balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Take initiative, anticipate needs, and look for solutions
- Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting your teammates
- Understand that outstanding client service is just as important as excellent legal work
- Value integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning
- Bring a positive attitude and a good sense of humour to work each day
Compensation
Salary: $60,000-$85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
If you're looking for a firm where you'll be trusted, challenged, supported, and given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn more about DD Law Group, visit www.ddlaw.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
