Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY:  

Reporting to the SVP, Chief Legal Officer, you will use your specialized knowledge to support the expansion of SE Health’s Legal Department work as a part of a dedicated team to address a variety of corporate/commercial, litigation, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Corporate/Commercial Support

· Review and draft various contracts to address SE Health business needs

· Support implementation of contract life cycle management solutions, including ongoing contract reviews and monitoring

· Assist in development and maintenance of contract database

· Support internal/external audits

· Perform corporate governance administrative tasks, including drafting, reviewing and updating of corporate documents (e.g., minute books, resolutions) 

Litigation Support

· Support activities relating to litigation matters including document production, claims tracking and reporting

· Collaborate with internal and external counsel to manage litigation matters

· Assist in development and maintenance of claims database

· Conduct legal research, as required

Regulatory Compliance

· Ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes affecting SE Health policies and procedures

· Assist with drafting and implementing SE Health policies, as required

· Provide guidance on legal compliance requirements for proposed and ongoing SE Health initiatives, as required

· Support regulatory reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Post-secondary education from a recognized paralegal program

· A minimum of two years of work experience in a paraprofessional capacity

· Previous experience in a health setting is preferred

· Demonstrated organizational and communication skills, including attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to manage multiple high priority tasks while working in a busy, rapidly-changing work environment

· Ability to take initiative and to demonstrate resourcefulness in work assignments

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

· Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications

· Experience with contract life cycle management solutions is preferred

· Knowledge of health care and/or health care terminology is an asset

ABOUT US:

At SE, we love what we do.  Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at at your earliest convenience.