Paralegal

Job summary

The paralegal will assist in the creation and maintenance of various corporate entities and prepare documentation for corporate transactions and governance. They will also conduct due diligence, manage minute books, and handle filings with corporate registries.

Job details

Reporting to the Team Lead, Business Law Services and the Manager, Legal Administration, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently looking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Corporate Paralegal in our Business Law Services Department. This position will be working in collaboration with the Business Law Services Team in preparation of corporate documents for on-going corporate governance purposes or in connection with corporate transactions. Candidate must be a self-starter with desire to handle increasing amounts of responsibility and must enjoy teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This is a billable position and must be able to accurately record and bill time. You will be focusing on: Assist in creation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, non-profit corporations and other entities. Prepare corporate documents as required for share transactions, dividends, continuances, revivals, amalgamations, arrangements, amendments, etc. Conduct minute book reviews and preparation of ratifying resolutions. Organize and help maintain corporate minute books, including preparation of resolutions and filings with corporate registry. Conducting corporate due diligence searches. Online filings with Industry Canada. CORES Level I, II and III filings. Review and assist in preparation of client correspondence. Deal directly with lawyers and clients as needed. Overall maintenance of client files as designated. What you bring to the role: Diploma from a recognized institution. Minimum 5 years related experience. A self-starter with energy and tenacity. Excellent multi-tasking skills. Attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations; ability to maintain strict confidentiality. CORES Level III Personal Property Registry Accreditation (PPR) considered an asset. Thorough knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) Thorough knowledge of the Canada Business Corporations Act. ALF experience is an asset. Why join our team: Hybrid work environment Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Benefit premiums paid by the firm Telemedicine services Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships! Training and development programs based on your interests and needs Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us! As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need. Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

The paralegal will assist in the creation and maintenance of various corporate entities and prepare documentation for corporate transactions and governance. They will also conduct due diligence, manage minute books, and handle filings with corporate registries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a diploma from a recognized institution and at least 5 years of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and thorough knowledge of the Business Corporations Act are required.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan • Employer contribution • Benefit premiums paid by the firm • Telemedicine services • Flexible health and wellness allowance • Training and development programs

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate governance
• Corporate transactions
• Minute book maintenance
• Due diligence
• Corporate filings
• Microsoft Office
• Business Corporations Act
• Canada Business Corporations Act
• Legal administration
• Client correspondence
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Diplomacy
• CORES Level III
• PPR
• Tactfulness
• Self-Starter
• Corporate Governance
• Training And Development
• Due Diligence
• Multitasking
• Team Leadership
• Telehealth
• Tenacity
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Paralegal
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants