Corporate Paralegal

MLT AIKINS LLP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Sign-on bonus / RRSP option

Flexible benefits

Group savings plans

Flexible work arrangements

Earned Days Off

Growth and development

Mentorship

Job summary

MLT Aikins is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Winnipeg team. You will support busy corporate practice, prepare draft documentation, and work directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm.

Ideal candidates have a recognized legal assistant or paralegal diploma and at least five years of corporate paralegal experience, with strong knowledge of Manitoba and Federal corporate law, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

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.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to collaborate with others on the team.
• Experience working with a corporate platform.
• Analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Drafting transactional documents

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent

Tools

Corporate platform

Job description

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-paced 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.

Job Title

Corporate Paralegal

Location

Winnipeg, MB

Competition Number

MLTA-WPG-202609-071