Corporate Paralegal

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a full-time Corporate Paralegal to join its team. The role involves preparing legal documentation, ensuring compliance, and managing corporate records. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and technical skills, benefitting from a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick/personal days

Group benefits including vision care

Professional Development & Continuing Education

On-site fitness

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent experience working as a corporate paralegal.
• Excellent technical skills with familiarity in related software.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing closing transaction documents and corporate documentation.
• Drafting and editing legal resolutions and agreements.
• Managing client verification documentation and corporate records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization Skills

Education

Graduate from a recognized paralegal program

Tools

ALF Corporate

ESILaw

Worldox

BC Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP is a downtown Vancouver law firm with origins dating back to the 1960s. We are a team of diverse talents, capable of providing clients with first-rate legal service for almost any legal issue. Many of our lawyers are recognized as leaders in their practice areas and have extensive experience with the most difficult cases and transactions.

We are seeking an organized, conscientious and diligent individual who enjoys multi-tasking and takes pride in having a strong work ethic and being detail oriented. This is a full-time permanent position, as a Corporate Paralegal.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing closing transaction documents
• Drafting and editing resolutions, agreements, and other correspondence;
• Handling filings with BC Registry and Corporations Canada;
• Reviewing and updating corporate records;
• Preparing corporate documentation for BC entities, including corporations, name changes, changes in directors and officers and other related tasks;
• Maintaining corporate files and record books through ALF Corporate;
• Manage client verification documentation;
• Preparing and filing documentation for creation of and /or updating of partnerships, limited partnerships, business names and extra-provincial registrations.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized paralegal program;
• At least 5 years of recent experience working as a corporate paralegal;
• Excellent technical skills (familiarity with ALF Corporate, ESILaw, Worldox, BC Online and Microsoft Office an asset);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail;
• Team player and also works well independently;
• Excellent prioritization skills and works well with minimal supervision;
• Strong ability to manage deadlines.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85, 000 annually based on experience and skills
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Group benefits including vision care
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• On-site fitness

Please submit a cover letter and resume, to [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest in MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted