Halifax eDiscovery Specialist

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team of legal professionals where you and your expertise are truly valued. In 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 can't 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, Pride@MC, 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 [email protected] or 902.455.8260.