Our firm is looking to hire a full-time senior level corporate paralegal who enjoys working in a busy and challenging work environment to join our corporate team. The successful candidate should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional and enjoy working in a team environment. We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with a solid understanding of corporate law and the appropriate procedures that may apply.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting resolutions and supporting documents for various corporate transactions
- Attending to corporate filings for Alberta and other jurisdictions
- Registration and processing of incorporations, continuances, revivals, extra-provincial registrations and reinstatements, bankruptcy and receiverships, dissolutions, name changes, business names, limited partnerships and attending to required registration corrections
- Update of corporate records and maintaining minute books
- Annual minutes and filing annual returns, as may be required
- Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
Competencies
- Entrepreneurial Spirit | Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Teamwork | Collaborates effectively with colleagues, contributing to the success of the entire firm.
- Fun and Positive Engagement | Contributes to a positive and enjoyable workplace by fostering a sense of camaraderie.
- Pride in Work | Takes pride in delivering high-quality and motivated to continually develop skill set.
- Authenticity | Embraces individuality and brings an authentic self to the workplace. Values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels respected.
- Forward-Looking Vision | Embraces a forward-looking approach and anticipates the needs of colleagues and team members.
- Adaptability | Thrives in a dynamic work environment, readily adjusting to changing priorities and demands.
Education & Experience
- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma
- Minimum CORES Level 3 accreditation.
- 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience
- Strong understanding of corporate legislation
- Maintaining corporate database; ALF is preferred
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Organized with exceptional time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
- Able to resolve daily challenges, such as prioritizing own work based on volume and urgency, and managing various deadlines
- Able to work independently and be proactive.
- Flexible team player who is client service oriented.
License:
- CORES I (Required)
- CORES II (Required)
- CORES III (Required)
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
