Paralegal

The Opportunity: **Company, Department:** Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Regulatory Affairs **Location:** Halifax, Nova Scotia **Type of Employment:** Regular, Full-Time **Closing Date:** November 24th, 2026 As a **Paralegal** within our **Regulatory Affairs** team, you will play a key role in helping the organization effectively manage legal documentation, regulatory filings, contract administration, and departmental operations. Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Planning/Compliance, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, regulators, and business partners. Your contributions will help ensure critical legal and regulatory processes run smoothly, documents are accurate and accessible, and regulatory obligations are met. Key elements of this role include:: * Support the preparation, review, and management of legal correspondence, contracts, and other legal documentation. * Coordinate regulatory filings and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and business partners. * Manage legal records, document tracking systems, and electronic filing structures to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance. * Monitor contract lifecycle activities, including tracking key dates and supporting contract administration processes. * Provide paralegal support throughout the file lifecycle, including document management and case administration activities. * Assist with regulatory proceedings and hearing preparation by coordinating materials, documentation, and logistics. * Support the day-to-day operations of the Regulatory Affairs team through scheduling, calendar management, travel coordination, and general administrative assistance. * Contribute to departmental projects and process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness. * Coordinate departmental health and safety activities, including safety meetings, observations, and program administration. * Assist with financial administration tasks, including invoice processing and accrual support. These skills will make you successful:: * Formal paralegal training and a diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field. * 3-5 years of paralegal experience within a corporate legal environment, regulated industry, utility, or energy sector is preferred. * Experience supporting regulatory proceedings, contract administration, or legal operations is considered an asset. * Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. * Excellent written communication, proofreading, and document-review capabilities. * High attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. * Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, inclu