Paralegal

Paralegal

Are you driven by meaningful work and eager to contribute to a company whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting our Legal Department and ensuring the organization operates with integrity, compliance, and excellence.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your legal expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

As a Paralegal, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Provide support to the VP–Chief Legal Counsel on corporate and compliance matters

• Review routine legal agreements and pleadings

• Coordinate with internal and external counsel on discovery, document collection, and litigation calendaring

• Conduct factual and legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulatory analysis

• Assist with regulatory and licensing matters

• Organize and maintain case files, legal documents, and department records

• Support legal review of agreements under the direction of the Legal team

• Respond to internal inquiries regarding contracts, policies, and other legal issues

• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, expense oversight, filing, and record‑keeping

• Maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors, insurers, and regulators

• Ensure consistency between the legal department and business partners

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the legal department

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is known for their strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation

• Stands out for their excellent legal research and writing skills

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and critical thinking

• Is recognized for their ability to manage multiple projects under pressure

• Has 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, ideally with a focus on regulatory compliance and/or contract review

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field (Paralegal certification is a plus)

• Is proficient with MS Office and legal research databases, and can quickly learn new systems

• Shows excellent organization, record‑keeping, and prioritization skills

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Adapts well to procedural and organizational changes

• Brings a positive, learning‑oriented attitude and takes initiative in their work

• Is able to work overtime as business needs require

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces

• Competitive benefits, including:

  • Flexible group insurance

  • Competitive pension plan

  • Stock purchase plan

  • Vacation and wellness/personal development days

  • Telemedicine

  • Employee and family assistance program

  • Ergonomic furniture program

  • Performance bonus

  • Discounts on iA products

  • And much more

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made, if requested, in compliance with ADA and EEO regulations to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

Our differences make us unique — and stronger. At iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts.

This job description reflects a summary of the role and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. It is subject to change at any time.

Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply — your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!

iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!

Our differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts! To learn more click here.