Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Corporate Services
Permanent Full Time
Nisku, Alberta
Work with people who treat you like friends.
Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.
About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.
The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.
DESCRIPTION
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will collaborate with in-house and outside counsel to manage litigation and provide comprehensive administrative support to the Legal Department. Success in this role requires strong professional, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all management levels. Maintaining confidentiality and projecting a professional image are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES-
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions. Stop work in the area of an identified health or safety problem until resolved.
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Draft and review legal pleadings, briefs, and written discovery for review and use by in-house and outside counsel. Compile and organize documents and information responsive to discovery requests.
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Manage service of process and response calendaring for Michels family of companies.
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Assist with day-to-day management of litigation matters and maintaining internal claims databases. Manage process for litigation holds.
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Perform research on, implement, and maintain legal department policies and procedures.
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Provide administrative support to the department: schedule meetings, process mail, assist with correspondence, make copies, maintain standard department materials, and manage distribution.
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Assist department personnel in preparing, editing, and transmitting documents, correspondence, and presentations.
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Develop, maintain, and revise process workflows associated with Digital Document Management and DocuSign. Perform administrative maintenance of the DocuSign system.
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Work with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, Risk, and DocuSign representatives, to analyze, develop and implement additions and changes to DocuSign functionality.
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Act as internal resource for all company personnel regarding technical issues relating to use of DocuSign system. Work with external DocuSign technical personnel to resolve existing issues.
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Other duties as assigned.
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3+ years of experience with litigation.
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Intermediate knowledge of law.
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Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Digital Document Management and DocuSign.
DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS-
Paralegal Diploma, Certificate or equivalent.
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Construction industry experience an asset.
LANGUAGES-
Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/
It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:
[email protected]
**Please be aware! **
It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:
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Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
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All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com
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Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
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We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.
We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to
[email protected].
Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.
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