Legal/Paralegal Admin Co-op / Intern

About the Position

Company Overview:  

Would you like to be part of a leading-edge company that manufactures sustainable bio-products that positively impact human health and the environment?  

At Mara Renewables Corporation (Mara), we believe there has never been a more critical need to evolve the food system using the power of science and nature to build a more sustainable and healthier world. We plan to develop and continually improve upon our unique, patent-protected technologies to become the leader in health ingredients for human nutrition and related industries - but our overarching vision is to go even further. We aspire to repower nature’s pantry to reimagine nutrition and revitalize wellness.  

Mara has grown significantly in the past two years and expects continued expansion going forward. Our success is no accident. It is driven by a world-class research & development team that innovates & develops patented technologies, as well as our ability to lead scale-up capabilities and provide superior product quality. Our highly collaborative team spans Canada and the UK, with headquarters in Dartmouth, NS.

The Position:

We are seeking a highly attentive and detail-oriented professional who is adept at concurrent priorities. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and organized. This role will support our general counsel, in all of our practice areas, and will have the opportunity to experience many areas of law.

Job Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Set up, organize, file, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with recognized procedures and standards.
• Prepare, edit, and format legal and management documents and reports.
• Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports.
• Manage correspondence for the legal department, such as emails, letters, packages, and phone calls.
• Assist in preparing for client meetings discussing potential problems or researching additional information needed for contract negotiations and/or projects.
• Create and organize information and generate reference tools for easy access.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate appointments, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements for the legal department.
• Prepare and process expense reports.

At Mara we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Mara supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Currently working towards post secondary education in paralegal services, law, administration, or other related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents.
• Excellent technical abilities for various computer programs (i.e., Office 365 programs, Docusign, etc.).
• Skilled in planning, executing, and improving work processes to achieve business goals. 
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to multi-task, stay focused, and self-manage. 
• Project management skills related to contract management such as notetaking, task generation, organization, delegation, and prioritization.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with detailed research proficiencies.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and demands.

***NSCC Students Please Note: All work placements must be pre-approved by your faculty and workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC Credential. Please check in with your faculty before accepting any job offer*** 

About the Company

Mara Renewables Corporation
101A Research Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4T6

Company Contact

Dartmouth
lleblanc@maracorp.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts