Paralegal, Legal Affairs

at  Canadian National Railway

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal, Legal Affairs is responsible for providing support to legal operations in different fields of law (e.g. Litigation, Commercial, Labour, Regulatory) across Canada and the United States (U.S.). The position plays a key role in the organization of cases and files. The incumbent collaborates with in-house counsel, external counsel and with cross-functional teams to ensure legal matters are handled efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the position assists in the eDiscovery process and requests, in collaboration with Information and Technology (I&T) in both Canada and in the U.S.

EXPERIENCE

Paralegal

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

o Experience as litigation paralegal
o Experience with eDiscovery systems*
o Corporate experience*

o Familiarity with Bloomberg Law*

• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/DESIGNATION

• Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Competencies

• Applies critical thinking
• Communicates with impact
• Innovates
• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

TECHNICAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)