Working within a team environment, our Corporate Paralegal is responsible to provide daily paralegal support to our Corporate, Commercial, Security Practice Group including drafting and preparing documents, and composing annual work. This role will also include providing mentorship and guidance to the team.
Our ideal candidate will possess senior level corporate paralegal experience, solid knowledge of corporate law and procedures and comprehensive knowledge of preparing and drafting a variety of corporate documents including societies and not for profit corporations.
Key Responsibilities Include the Following:
- Drafting documents relating to incorporation, amalgamations, amendments, and various types of resolutions and minutes
- Preparing documentation and transactions for corporate matters
- Completion of Annual Returns as required
- Respond to daily inquiries from counsel and clients
- Further assisting Lawyers/Paralegals in transactions as needed
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational and follow up skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills, good judgement, high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Has excellent verbal, and written communication skills
- Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and a proven ability to work under pressure
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment
Key Qualifications and Education:
- Diploma in paralegal studies or equivalent combined with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a paralegal role
- Minimum CORES Level 3 accreditation is required (ALF corporate database experience would be an asset)
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to satisfy business needs
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4
