Sr Paralegal Litigation

Posting End Date:

July 01, 2024

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, our core values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion and high performance drive our mission to support and improve the communities in which we live and work. We put people first and strive to make our communities better places and are excited to bring a Senior Paralegal onto our team!

Have you been responsible for litigations files for the US during your career? If so, then we have an outstanding opportunity for you to provide your skill set for litigation, employee relations and corporate matters.

We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits and pension plan, and generous time off. Apply today, we'd love to hear from you! #joinourteam

What you will do:

• Manage and conduct document production in legal proceedings, including but not limited to document review for relevance and risk, redaction, and creation of privilege logs.

• Organizing a team of paralegals and assistants to assist in document production for large litigation.

• With the Digital Forensics Specialist, create and manage the legal hold process for all of Law.

• Organize, assess, manage, and maintain all the electronic discoveries shared between parties during the discovery process of a legal proceeding.

• With the Digital Forensics Specialist, manages collection of electronically stored information, while maintaining proper chain of custody, including but not limited to information stored on cell phones and hard drives.

• Provide training for administrative assistants and other paralegals; and

• With the Digital Forensics Specialist, manage document retention for each BU within the organization.

• Filings and Response Coordination; and

• Outside Counsel Coordination & Fees Management.

• Manage assigned litigation files by working directly with the in-house attorneys, business units, outside and opposing counsel.

• Drafting of Reports, including audit reports, for ongoing litigation.

• Draft legal documents and correspondence such as petitions, settlement agreements, letters, and memoranda,

• Working with Risk Management to tender matters; and

• Manage and maintain all records in accordance with the Enbridge retention policy.

• Provide support to lawyers advising on employee relations issues, such as gathering information related to policy and procedure changes, etc.

• Respond to administrative agencies; draft position statements on legal issues and fact situations (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission responses, demand letters);

• Draft Guaranty/Confidentiality Agreements.

• Support to Various Departments (Human Resources, Tax, etc.).

• Manage responses to subpoenas, garnishments and similar inquiries seeking Company information; and

• Provide support for bankruptcy claims filing.

Who you are:

• A related university degree or technical diploma with two to four years of experience OR equivalent combination of formal education, certification, and experience. Experience in litigation, employee relations/employment law support and/or corporate matters preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of the US legal system, including federal and state court systems and legislative and administrative systems and substantive, procedural, public, private, and civil law; the ability to identify sources of US law.

• Extensive knowledge of and familiarity with one or more electronic discovery tools, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and presentation skills. Microsoft Office Suite includes MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Firm experience preferred, as is highly motivated and a quick learner.

Working Condition:

• Offices based with travel within Canada and United States (generally < 20% required).

• Heavy workloads at times, requiring production of accurate work on very short timelines and occasional overtime.

• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize work assignments.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of independence in the day-to-day performance of duties.

• Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options. #LI-hybrid

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com