Legal Assistant/Paralegal Virtual Support Position

4 weeks ago

Scarborough ON, Canada Scarborough Transit Connect Full time

Who We Are: Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) has been awarded the design and early works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project, we are looking for a qualified Paralegal to join our team.

Drafts, revises, and assembles contracts.
Organizing and managing legal documents
Assists project counsel with corporate matters or contract issues.
Provide legal information for prequalification applications and proposals.
Write letters, pleadings, and forms with oversight from project counsel.
Obtain backup documentation and information, in partnership with project teams.
Gather and organize evidence, information, and stories for matters as assigned by project counsel.
Use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate documents and prepare presentation material related to construction claims.
Draft, track, and process owner contracts, GMP agreements, and principle designer agreements from proposal through execution and distribution.
Train and coach project teams and individuals in legal processes, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate and participate in special legal projects.
Lead and/or participate in project strategy meetings that relate to contract issues.
Review and assist project teams in the negotiation of subcontracts and purchase orders.

Paralegal/Law related degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant technical training and experience; Paralegal license would be considered an asset.
~2+ years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant preferably in a construction environment.
~ Understanding of legal language, principles, processes, and research methods.
~ Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and prepare contracts, templates, reports, and documents.
~ Proficient with MS Office suite of products.
~ Competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and RRSP matching plans.
The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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