Paralegal

Acadia Broadcasting; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support legal documentation, compliance, and contract management efforts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience, a Paralegal diploma, and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries to children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a paralegal or similar role.
• Strong understanding of corporate and contract law.
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Paralegals is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents including contracts and NDAs.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Monitor and track deadlines for legal filings and permits.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Legal Research

Education

Paralegal diploma or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegalwith a minimum 2 years of relevant experienceand aLaw Clerk diploma or certificateto join our dynamic legal team.

Reporting directly to theGeneral Counsel the Paralegal will support a group of commercial construction companies by assisting with legal documentation regulatory compliance contract management and corporate governance. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and able to work within established processes with a strong focus on internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Draft review and organize legal documents including contracts subcontracts NDAs and corporate resolutions
• Maintain and update corporate records minute books and legal databases
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings for internal use
• Assist in preparing materials for litigation arbitration or regulatory filings
• Monitor and track deadlines for legal filings permits and licenses
• Liaise with external counsel regulatory bodies and internal departments
• Support due diligence and compliance efforts for corporate transactions and projects
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of legal policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Requirements

• Paralegal diploma or certificate from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a paralegal or similar role preferably in a corporate or construction environment
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Paralegals is considered an asset but not a requirement
• Strong understanding of corporate law contract law and regulatory compliance
• Experience in the construction or real estate industry would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with construction contracts (e.g. CCDC documents)
• Prior experience working with contractual documents including drafting reviewing and organizing agreements

Business Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems

Cultural Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in communicating at all levels of the organization

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally we offer educational bursaries to children of employees health & wellness programming celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors : Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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