Paralegal

**Aufgaben**:

- Paralegal: Mercedes-Benz Canada needs fans like you
- What it means to be a fan
- Everything starts with fans. Mercedes-Benz Canada is the number one luxury automotive company in Canada, eight years in a row. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastically devoted to Mercedes-Benz. You love our brand and have the drive to learn about the automotive industry. You are impressed with the Mercedes-Benz legacy and can easily identify with what the star represents. And you are eager to live Mercedes-Benz values and are ready to add to the story.
- How your role will add to the story:
- A day in the life:
- Litigation Management. Handle all forms of legal complaints and litigation files for claims across Canada, but primarily Product Liability matters. Obtain information and documentation, coordinate inspections of vehicles, and draft pleadings and other materials for Small Claims court proceedings. Prepare responses to subrogation demands. Instruct outside legal counsel regarding Superior Court and regulatory complaints; maintain internal records. (50%)
- Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements. This includes contracts with suppliers, RFPs and procurement agreements, and other related documents. (20%)
- Provide administrative support to the legal team, including tracking and requesting payments for accounts; standard internal recordkeeping. (10%)
- Organize and conduct research on various legal matters; respond to requests for information, including from various law enforcement bodies. (10%)
- Assist with routine annual corporate registrations via external counsel. (5%)
- Assist with drafting internal templates, process guides and other internal documents. (5%)

M-B Canada requires all new employees to present proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when they start work. Currently, an individual is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receiving the second dose of a Health Canada approved two-dose vaccine, or two weeks after receiving one dose of a Health Canada approved single-dose vaccine. Individuals with medical exemptions preventing them from receiving the vaccine may request an accommodation.
- Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all applicants including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women and those of indigenous heritage. We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.**Qualifikationen**:

- Mercedes-Benz Fan skills, requirements & traits:
- A diploma or degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 years as a Law Clerk or Paralegal within a law firm or large organization.
- Strong ability to balance conflicting priorities.
- Reliable, conscientious, detail-oriented and highly aware of the need to be meticulously accurate.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Beneficial to have: written and spoken French-language skills, experience within automotive distribution, or motor vehicle technical expertise.
- Bold, innovative and enjoy challenging yourself
- Honest and professional, a strong team player
- Big picture thinker, go-getter, self-starter

Being a Mercedes-Benz Fan has its perks:
- Commitment to inclusion & diversity
- Engaging corporate culture
- Training development and career growth opportunities
- Benefits to support work-life balance/integration
- A strong portfolio of corporate social responsibility initiatives
- State of the art working facilities
- Vehicle purchase and experience programs
- Comprehensive health, dental, and pension programs
- Recognition rewards and discount programs