Description
Posting End Date:
May 22, 2025
Employee Type:
Regular-Full time
Union/Non:
This is a non-union position
We are looking for a diligent and reliable Paralegal to join our team! This position will be based in either Edina, MN or Houston, TX, and will provide comprehensive paralegal and legal administrative support to our department to serve our clients effectively.
What You Will Do:
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Assist and provide timely, accurate and efficient support to the lawyers and other staff in the legal department including preparation and/or revisions of legal pleadings and memos, correspondence, easements, contracts, and other documents.
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Collaborate and support our team with major projects and complex litigation. This may include tracking and scheduling deliverables, participating in the discovery process, facilitating information requests and interrogatories and ensuring matters are correctly documented in matter management systems such as TeamConnect.
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As instructed, coordinate and manage external counsel, consultant, and contractor deliverables and access to various platforms necessary to perform functions
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Coordinate and arrange attorneys’ schedules, travel, meetings, appointments and events, including visitors to the legal department.
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Support and coordinate with other legal support staff the preparation of timesheets and expense reports, processing of invoices and provide other accurate and timely data in various automated systems.
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Document management – create and manage workflows (regulatory, litigation and corporate reporting) and team-specific sites and folders for ease of access, collaboration, and team sharing on SharePoint.
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Assist with hearing preparation (including exhibit and witness preparation) and attend public meetings and hearings, as the need arises.
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Prepare, revise, and distribute legal and corporate communications, as required.
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Be an active participant in a legal support collaboration team.
Who You Are:
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Minimum 3-5 years directly related experience and a member of a recognized Paralegal Association or State Bar
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Experience with a data management system and experience as a SharePoint Administrator
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Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Matters worked on may be highly confidential/business sensitive and highly public (e.g., public interest group involvement and media attention)
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Ability to independently balance multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
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Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively and have a high degree of legal/business and common sense.
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Must possess initiative, self-motivation, good judgment, respect for confidentiality, strong organizational and time management skills and exhibit great attention to detail.
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Exceptional interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and people skills are required. Ability to review legal documents (Orders/motions) and summarize the same.
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A solid working understanding of MS Suite programs, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal management systems.
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Work well in a team environment with limited supervision.
Preferred:
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An associate’s degree.
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Prior experience in a law firm or energy sector legal setting.
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Knowledge of legal terminology and the energy field.
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Relativity and/or MS Purview experience is an asset.
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A member of a recognized Paralegal Association.
Working Conditions:
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Enbridge provides driven 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, or the option to work from home on designated days. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam
Physical Requirements:
Included but 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. Occasional business travel may be required.
Mental Requirements:
Included but 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 inside and outside the organization via telephone or other means.
For US Only:
Salary: Ranges from $54,600 – $80,000 based upon experience.
Benefits – Regular Employees
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PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
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12 US Paid Holidays + PTO
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Family Illness days
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Military Leave (provides up to two years of paid leave with benefit continuation)
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Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
Savings:
401k match 6% match – immediate vesting
Pension:
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Regular full-time and part-time employees can participate in the plan immediately upon hire
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Cash Balance Pension plan, Enbridge makes the contributions (not vested until after 3 years)
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The plan is fully paid for by Enbridge, with no employee contributions
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Pay credits are between 4% and 11% of eligible earnings, based on age and service
At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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 status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.
Information For Applicants:
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Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
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We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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