Litigation Support

Arnstein & Lehr is a mid Sized, National Law Firm seeking an SQL Database Administrator. Position is responsible for support and administration of the application support environment including:

•  Database administration
•  Maintenance upgrades
•  Server maintenance and performance
•  Tuning, writing, maintaining and applying SQL scripts
•  Data imports/exports
•  Developing and maintaining operational documentation and procedures
•  Second-level user support

A successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and three years of recent DBA experience, preferably with legal applications. Must have experience managing multiple MS SQL databases with skills that include database design, scripting, architecture, security, server configuration, performance optimization, backup strategies and capacity management. Advanced knowledge of database administration principles and analysis in a SQL and .Net environment is a must. Familiarity with Rainmaker; CMS; Elite finance applications, Autonomy - Interwoven Filesite, MS and Interwoven DMS clustering technology desired.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter with salary requirement to MMSiil@arnstein.com. The subject of the email should read "SQL DBA" in order receive prompt and proper attention.

Arnstein & Lehr LLP is one of the country's oldest and most respected law firms. Since its founding in 1893, the Firm has served clients - large and small - throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. More than a century later, Arnstein & Lehr has established itself as a sophisticated, full-service practice that addresses the diverse and complex needs of its clients with vision, expertise, and a commitment to quality and service.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP, a national full-service law firm, is looking for a Litigation Support Manager for both its Calgary and Vancouver offices. The selected candidate will report to the Senior Director, Litigation Support Services.

Primary responsibilities

As a manager, the successful candidate will:

• Assist litigation professionals with the management of litigation cases, with an emphasis on the use of litigation-specific technologies
• Promote and enforce the firm-wide guidelines for use of litigation specific technologies within their region
• Provide in-house training on firm support litigation-specific applications
• Prepare and review activity, progress and performance reports of hosted databases to ensure accurate, appropriate and effective use of data, including database definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and eliminate data redundancy
• Prepare and enforce forensic standards for the receipt of original media, source data, and electronic evidence
• Monitor and track status on all projects including those sent off-site and provide regular project status reports to the team

Requirements
• Minimum 5 years experience as a litigation law clerk/paralegal.  Lawyer candidates will also be considered.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Practice for the appropriate region, as well as the Federal Court and Supreme Court of Canada Rules.
• Expertise in all areas of document organization, scanning and document indexing, as well as e-data management and the e-discovery process. Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
• Experience with Citrix and Windows Operating Systems, JFS Litigators Notebook, Concordance/IPRO, Case Map and Time Map, and the CT Summation iBlaze product line would be an asset
• Basic database design and optimization, Form design and properties, Loading of image data onto network, Loading OCR files onto network, Image information table/dii file creation would be an asset
• Ability to effectively communicate the department/firm vision, values and goals, and to build shared commitment to her/his achievement
• Capacity to formulate strategies, to translate strategies into business plans, and to implement actions  to achieve business objectives

McCarthy Tétrault LLP offers a pleasant work environment, a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Candidates are invited to forward their curriculum vitae, under confidential cover, to the following address.  These positions will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found.

To apply for the position in Calgary
Attention:  Heather Donkers, Director, Human Resources (AB)
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
3300, 421 - 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 4K9
Fax:  (403) 509-7176
E-mail:  hdonkers@mccarthy.ca

To apply for the position in Vancouver
Attention: Lori Maida, Director, Human Resources (BC)
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Suite 1300, 777 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2
Facsimile:  (604) 622-5755
E-mail:  lmaida@mccarthy.ca

We thank you for your interest in our firm but only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.  McCarthy Tétrault LLP subscribes to employment equity.