Corporate Paralegal

Socket.dev; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

RRSP contribution option or cash

Flexible benefit plans

Group savings plans

Flexible work agreements & vacation

Earned Days Off

Mentorship & training

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

MLT Aikins is seeking a corporate paralegal to join our Winnipeg team. The ideal candidate has practical corporate experience and completed a recognized legal assistant/paralegal program, with strong detail orientation and organizational skills.

You will work directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm and manage drafting and filings independently. The role requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and maintain accurate corporate records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a corporate paralegal or related role.
• Strong working knowledge of Manitoba and Federal corporate legislation.
• Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Attend to online filings with Companies Office Online and Corporations Canada.
• Arrange filings with Corporate Registries across Canada.
• Draft and file documents for corporate transactions (incorporations, amendments, dissolutions, reorganizations, etc.).
• Conduct minute book reviews and prepare documents to correct deficiencies.
• Conduct corporate searches and respond to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients.

Skills

Analytical

Multitasking

Written communication

Drafting documents

Education

Legal assistant/paralegal diploma

Job description

Job Title:Corporate Paralegal

Location:Winnipeg, MB

Competition Number:MLTA-WPG-202609-071

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job Summary

MLT Aikins is looking for a corporate paralegal to join our team and work with our growing client base. The ideal candidate will have good practical training, experience from a busy corporate practice at a business law firm and will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal training course (equivalencies will be considered).

Candidates must be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills. This is a client-based environment, and the corporate department works directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instructions, understand corporate transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Attending to online filings with Companies Office Online and Corporations Canada
• Attending to or arranging for filings with Corporate Registries across Canada
• Drafting and filing legal documents for corporate transactions including incorporations/ organizations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, reorganizations, amalgamations, continuances, extra-provincial registrations, partnerships, trade names, change filings and other transactional related documents
• Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to correct minute book deficiencies
• Conducting and reviewing corporate searches
• Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients; handling day-to-day corporate matters
• Updating and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents comply with the applicable legislation and are entered into the corporate database

Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience in a corporate paralegal or related role
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Manitoba and Federal corporate legislation
• Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents
• The ability to work in a fast-past environment
• A willingness to collaborate with others on the team
• Experience working with a corporate platform
• Must be analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts

We Offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Eligible for sign-on bonus with option for RRSP contribution or cash
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage
• Earned Days Off program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive work environment

What’s it like to work at MLT Aikins?

• Collaborative culture – We work as one team, relying on and respecting our colleagues.
• Sense of community – We offer a friendly and collegial environment where you’ll build strong relationships.
• Inclusive team – We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that provides a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
• Innovation mindset – We are technology-driven and enthusiastic about embracing change.
• Community involvement – We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency – We encourage open communication and actively solicit ideas for improvement.
• Opportunity to grow – We offer coaching and mentorship to help you develop in your role and advance in your career.

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.