Paralegal

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal within our Risk Management group. This position involves performing a variety of legal and administrative duties to provide essential support to Stantec’s Risk Management team.

• Assist Corporate Counsel in claim reviews, factual investigations, documentation, and reporting.

• Implement and manage document holds, record collections and productions for litigation and third party subpoenas.

• Draft legal documents including contract documents according to Stantec policies, preparing letters, and responses to freedom of information requests.

• Perform privilege reviews on records prior to disclosure.

• Reviewing requests for proposals and contracts for legal risk and Stantec policy perspectives:

• Review and analyze contract exceptions and modifications submitted by Stantec's clients and subconsultants.

• Work with our Corporate Integrity team on updating and maintaining policies and records.

• Schedule meetings, prepare meeting minutes, prepare expense reports, and code invoices as required by Corporate Counsel.

• File management, including maintaining and updating legal databases.

• Prepare, draft and file various correspondence, documents and government submittals.

• Assist with preparation of legal education and resources.

• Perform general administrative functions as required.

• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Power Point applications.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to take on tasks as needed.

• Efficient, organized, high attention to detail, meticulous records maintenance skills.

• Professional and capable of handling confidential matters.

• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude are critical.

• Flexibility to work with others across various time zones across North America and occasionally the UK and Asia-Pacific regions.

• Work in a hybrid work from home and office environment.

• With high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Paralegal diploma/degree from an accredited institution is an asset.

• Commercial litigation experience;
  Complex commercial litigation within the architecture/engineering industry and construction industry is a plus.

• Experience with discovery and e-discovery principles and practice throughout various stages of discovery;
  Exterro and Purview applications is a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$71,800.00 - $ Annually

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