Paralegal

51714 - Toronto - Regular .

Hiring Salary Range: $89,250.00-115,500.00 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function


Under the direction of Supervisor or other solicitors analyze, assess, prosecute and defend liability and damage claims. Supervise the prosecution and defense of such claims by agents on the Company’s behalf. Process through Superior Court of Justice (Provincial Court Civil Division - (/)Small Claims Court & Simplified Procedure) claims within that Court's jurisdiction. Assist other solicitors in processing legal proceedings by investigating, interviewing and organizing and summonsing witnesses, organizing court documents, preparing Affidavits of Documents, drafting pleadings for Supervisor and other solicitors, as required. Prepare standard court forms, file documents and process serving court documents; draft correspondence; engage in settlement discussions and settle claims; prepare files for Pretrial and Trial, including trial briefs, as required. Liaison with retail claims to process Bankruptcy Proofs of Claim. Conduct standard corporate, personal property and other investigative searches for claims noted above and to assist other solicitors. Assist internal Labour/Employment Counsel with the research of data and preparation for grievances and arbitrations, submissions to Labour Relations Board and confidential labour/employment matters), as required. Train and supervise law students and law clerks in all aspects of Small Claims Court proceedings.

Job Description

• Assess and process claims, whether contractual or tortious, to be handled within the jurisdiction of Superior Court of Justice (Provincial Court) (Civil Division - Small Claims Court & Simplified Procedure). Receive assignments from Supervisor or other solicitors, Accounts Receivable and other clients to determine the validity of claim relative to limitation period and dollar value to ensure that the claim does not exceed Small Claims Court jurisdictional limits. Make recommendations to Supervisor or appropriate line management whether to prosecute for damages, to defend Hydro One’s position or take other action.
• Prepare necessary forms, court documents, etc, file documents in the appropriate Small Claims Court or Superior Court and appear or supervise agents to obtain judgement favourable to Hydro One. Conduct Pretrial, preparing for Trials; negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters or Plaintiff/Defendant’s counsel; train law students and law clerks; conduct insurance, corporate and bankruptcy searches; maintain tickler system in order to ensure that all claims are filed prior to limitation date; and where necessary, obtain and instruct agents to attend Pretrial/Trials on behalf of Hydro One.
• Assist solicitors in other legal proceedings by investigating, interviewing and organizing witnesses, organizing documentation, preparing standard court forms, process serving court documents, etc, in accordance with specific instructions or established procedures.
• Visit courts and other government offices for filing cases, carrying out searches and processing uncontested legal proceedings or supervising agents or students. Conduct Pretrial by personal attendance or by way of telephone conference to process or defend claims and attempt resolution of claims.
• Assist Labour/Employment Counsel with the preparation of arbitrations and submissions for Labour Relations Board hearings or dealing with other employment law related matters. Assist in the preparation of confidential labour/employment related matters, as required.
• Provide various claims analysis and assessment of liability and damages. Submit findings to the appropriate counsel for review and further action.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: June 16, 2026.

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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