Corporate Paralegal and Search Clerk

Lawson Lundell LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Annual social events

Job summary

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife, seeking a full-time intermediate Corporate Paralegal and Search Clerk for the Calgary office.

The role supports the Corporate Services team with minute books, annual maintenance, and corporate filings, requiring CORES certification and strong document handling skills in ALF and Aderant systems.

Qualifications

• Hold a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
• Hold CORES Level 1 and CORES Level 2 certification and can complete tasks with that level of experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the ALF corporate records database.

Responsibilities

• Review minute books and prepare Alberta and Federal annual maintenance documents, including annual returns and resolutions.
• Draft routine correspondence and annual maintenance documents using Word, iManage, Outlook, DocuSign, and ALF.
• Prepare corporate documents for changes to directors, officers, registered and records offices, agents for service, and business name registration/amendment.
• Prepare corporate documents for incorporation, organization, and extra-provincial registration/amendment.
• File annual returns, notices of change, business name registration/amendment, incorporation, and extra-provincial registration/amendment.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate

Tools

ALF

Aderant

DocuSign

Word

Outlook

Job description

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife, who is known for its practical, strategic, approach to legal and business problems. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP has an opportunity for a full-time intermediate Corporate Paralegal and Search Clerk to join our Corporate Services team in our Calgary office. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal at the intermediate level, who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a growing Western Canadian law firm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Review minute books and prepare Alberta and Federal annual maintenance documents, including annual returns and resolutions.
• Draft routine correspondence and annual maintenance documents using Word, iManage, Outlook, DocuSign, and ALF.
• Prepare corporate documents for changes to directors, officers, registered and records offices, agents for service, and business name registration/amendment.
• Prepare corporate documents for incorporation, organization, and extra-provincial registration/amendment.
• File annual returns, notices of change, business name registration/amendment, incorporation, and extra-provincial registration/amendment.
• Conduct due diligence searches, including corporate, Personal Property Registry, Land Titles, litigation, Bank Act, and bankruptcy searches.
• Maintain electronic corporate records by saving documents to the firm’s document management system and electronic minute books.
• Generate electronic copies of minute books and prepare correspondence for the distribution of physical minute books, share certificates, and corporate seals.
• Prepare physical records for archiving or destruction.
• Maintain the bring-forward system and monitor applicable deadlines.
• Receive, review, and distribute general department mail.
• Record time using Aderant accounting software.
• Complete other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
• Hold CORES Level 1 and CORES Level 2 certification and can complete tasks with that level of experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the ALF corporate records database.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize work effectively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Produce accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, including document formatting and word processing.

Exciting perks and benefits of working at Lawson

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field.
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses, and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun Environment: annual year-end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
• Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.