[Hiring] Paralegal @GoodLife Fitness

Role Description

As a key member of the Legal team, the Paralegal will work independently to carry minor litigation files and provide litigation support to lawyers on the Legal Team. The Paralegal will also support the Legal Team with research and compliance matters, and the review and drafting of commercial agreements.

What will you be doing?

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
  • Carriage of minor litigation files, including Small Claims, Human Rights, etc. within licensed scope of practice
  • Draft and prepare pleadings, applications and other tribunal and court documents
• Litigation Support:
  • Assist and support senior counsel in litigation claims
  • Prepare initial drafts of documents as requested, including pleadings, affidavits of documents, etc.
  • Conduct case specific research
  • Manage document productions
  • Assist with interviewing witnesses, assembling answers to undertakings, etc.
• Corporate/Commercial:
  • Draft and review contracts
  • Conduct legal research as requested on a wide range of commercial issues
  • Prepare initial drafts of internal policies and procedures as requested
  • Develop playbooks and precedent library to aid in contract drafting and review
• Compliance and risk management support:
  • Provide updates to senior members of the Legal Team regarding relevant legislative and regulatory developments
  • Assist Privacy Officer in responding to access requests and addressing instances of non-compliance
  • Provide support to Marketing Department, including review of disclaimers and drafting contest rules

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the Law Society of Ontario, in Paralegal Class P1, in good standing
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience as a paralegal handling matters before small claims courts or various tribunals
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Ongoing training & development to ensure a long & successful career
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• FREE Performance Fitness membership
• Fun & energetic atmosphere to come to every day!

Compensation

It is expected that the selected candidate will start at a base salary of $65,000. This position is eligible for bonuses in addition to the base salary. The annual range of expected compensation for the position is $65,000 - $87,000 determined by performance, time in the position and variable compensation earned.