Officer, Paralegal and Law Office Management

3 weeks ago


Richmond, Canada Canada Post - Postes Canada Full time

Job Requisition Id: 181916
Business Function: Legal
Primary City: Richmond
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: CPMGB01
Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruiter’s name: TYLER WARREN
Telephone:
Position Reports To: CHRIS MEANEY
Area of Competition: All employees in the Pacific area or region
Posting Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/12/2024
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2024

Responsible for assisting Counsel with all legal matters; monitors files during Counsel’s absence; processes highly confidential work and seeks additional information where necessary; prepares and drafts various legal documents and correspondence; summarizes files and decisions; maintains liaison with various departments within the Corporation and law firms across Canada; participates in meetings; conducts research by examining specific areas of law; gathers data and develops and maintains various reports; undertakes special projects; assists Counsel as needed. In addition, as a supplementary duty, is responsible for the efficient administration of the office of the Assistant General Counsel.

**Responsibilities**:
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for Officer, Paralegal and Law Office Management.

1. Administers and coordinates all legal matters that have been assigned to the Paralegal including; participating in meetings and ensuring follow-ups on required items are done, provides client groups with required documentation, responds to all requests for information in a timely manner either via telephone or correspondence, verifies information in supporting documents to go to court, arbitration, boards, etc. is accurate and, under the supervision of the Counsel, drafts a variety of documents, takes on special assignments/projects and assists Counsel as needed.

2. Maintains familiarity with all legal matters requiring negotiation, legal analysis, review, recommendations and/or approval in order to assist Counsel and to answer inquiries with utmost discretion from various sources (e.g. Canada Post personnel, external counsel, external parties and opposing counsel) and brings attention to Counsel any urgent requests for information and situations that could embarrass or expose Canada Post to criticism, if not handled in a prompt, discrete and tactful manner.

3. Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes and provides recommendations to the Counsel on legal and factual information to assist in the preparation of legal documents for use in litigation and corporate/commercial matters, as well to participate in the decisions concerning procedures relative to all legal matters.

4. Gathers, organizes and assesses documentary evidence for relevancy and completeness, solicitor-client privilege, third party information (files, records and documents) to assist Counsel in the preparation of legal/factual documents and, interprets and distinguishes relevant jurisprudence to develop potential solutions, options and recommendations to Counsel.

**Job Responsibilities (continued)**:
5. Communicates with the various legal services (clerks, court reporters, etc.) to ensure that everything is ready for Counsel when in charge of a matter that is going to arbitration, trial, discovery, etc. and as requested, contacts external Counsels to provide the with necessary documentation and information.

6. Develops and implements internal schedules to ensure the receipt of appropriate documentation from external counsel is recorded and, inputs and ensures the accuracy of information related to specific matters into an electronic information management system.

7. Records and tracks time expenditures using an electronic time tracking system, which is reviewed by management and, monitors requisitions, utilization and costs of external counsel and assists Counsel in controlling expenditures.

8. May provide administrative services to the Office of the Assistant General Counsel in managing the Head Office law practice relating to the new business of the Corporation, as well as the legal practice in Central and West.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field OR a combination of equivalent professional experience and training.

**Experience**
- 1 to 3 years’ of relevant functional experience.
- 1 or more years’ of experience in a unionized environment an asset.
- Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs
- Enrollment in specific designation and or certifications programs may be required for certain positions (e.g. Finance & Engineering).
- Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills

**Other Information**:
**Safety Sensitive Positions**
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

**Employment Equity**

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic ph



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