Legal Assistant – Junior Paralegal

Location: Hochelaga

Do you want to thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to complex legal cases on a global scale? Join our legal team as a Paralegal - Litigation and play a role in strategic litigation matters. In this role, you will report to the Senior Litigation Paralegal in supporting litigation matters globally.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Assist in managing complex litigation cases, including product liability, dealers & suppliers disputes, intellectual property matters and class actions, in jurisdictions around the world.

Handle and lead product quality litigation cases from inception to conclusion

Support litigation strategy by managing discovery, investigate claims, gathering evidence, preparing witness materials, and coordinating trial preparation.

Assist the labor & employment team in supporting the human resources function with all legal needs, including drafting agreements and policies.

Conduct legal research and draft summaries and other litigation-related documents.

Collaborate with in-house team and outside counsel by organizing case files, preparing documentation, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal processes.

Support the in-house team with administrative and record-keeping tasks.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
Diploma in Paralegal Technology or equivalent experience.

1 to 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal (experience with the U.S. legal system is an asset).

Essential bilingualism in both spoken and written French and English in order to communicate with internal stakeholders located outside Quebec or unilingual English speakers on a daily basis.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Efficient with Microsoft Office suite and other work-related applications, such as e-discovery tools.

Detail-oriented, proactive, curious and able to work independently.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results

Generous paid time away

Pension plan

Collective saving opportunities

Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:
Flexible work schedule

A summer schedule that varies by department and location

Holiday season shutdown

Educational resources

Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination:
It’s about the journey.
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