#Paralegal, Litigation (up to 18-month opportunity)

Calgary, AB, CA

Mar 11, 2026

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 (2026).

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.

This is atemporary replacement role on a 15–18 month contract.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Calgary office is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal Resource Services Department providing assistance to our Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Employment & Labour groups. The Paralegal will offer a blend of skills and experience providing litigation and practice support within a team where collegiality and collaboration are key elements of how we work at Dentons. The position will require a confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. The successful applicant must be team-orientated and accustomed to working as a team with other paralegals and legal assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an intermediate Paralegal with exceptional eDiscovery skills or a senior Paralegal who is interested in joining an exceptional team.

KEY****RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting lawyers with all aspects of document management including, collection, processing, review for relevance and privilege and production processes

• Using litigation support and e-discovery software (Relativity) to support legal work

• Preparing document productions and Affidavits of Records

• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents for discoveries and trial

• Preparing chronologies and summaries of key documentary evidence for use in questioning 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 questionings, applications, arbitrations and trials, including assembling affidavits and court records

• Drafting pleadings, litigation hold documentation, undertaking responses, and bill of costs.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills and 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 and Experience

• 7+ years of experience providing support in civil litigation matters

• 2+ 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 with adherence to best practice

• Experience with complex, document-intensive matters

• Technological proficiency in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and time tracking software

• Practical knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court and key limitation timelines.

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

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 (2011-2026), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the eighth 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.