Intermediate Paralegal - Corporate Services

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Corporate Services Paralegal to provide essential support to the corporate team. This role involves preparation of legal documents, conducting corporate searches, and liaising with other team members to ensure efficient service delivery. Candidates should possess strong paralegal qualifications along with effective communication and organizational skills. The firm is committed to professional development, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Short and long-term disability coverage

Employee and Family assistance program

Generous pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

Ongoing continuing education

Monetary referral incentives

Social events and team-building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of law firm or related experience.
• Strong ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare incorporation and organization documents.
• Conduct minute book reviews and prepare corrective documents.
• Liaise with law clerks regarding corporate matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Graduate of a recognized paralegal program

Tools

ALF

BC Online

Corporations Canada

Job description

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is one of Canada’s oldest law firms and one of its most progressive. Blakes is committed to investing in our staff and professionals, continually updating our training opportunities, recognizing achievement, and creating a positive work environment, all with a view to ensure that we provide our clients with top quality legal services.

Blakes is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Corporate Services Paralegal to join our Corporate Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, this role requires a candidate who will provide professional, efficient, and prompt service to our lawyers and clients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Solid understanding of the Business Corporations Act (BC) and Canada Business Corporations Act
• Attend to filings with BC Registrar of Companies and Corporations Canada
• Preparation of incorporation and organization documents for both BC and federal entities
• Preparation of BC transparency registers and federal ISC registers
• Preparation of partnerships, limited partnerships, business names and extra-provincial registrations across Canada
• Preparation of voluntary dissolution documents
• Preparation of documents for BC societies and federal not-for-profit corporations
• Conduct minute book reviews and prepare documents to correct minute book deficiencies
• Prepare documents to change the registered and records office, effect name changes, change share capital, issue and transfer shares, appoint and remove directors and officers and other basic miscellaneous resolutions
• Assist with preparation of annual consent resolutions for BC and Federal entities, as necessary
• Conduct corporate searches in all jurisdictions across Canada
• Liaise with the law clerks in other Blakes offices regarding corporate matters
• Assist with training of junior paralegals
• Provide additional support to the corporate team as required

Required Skills :

• Graduate of a recognized paralegal program with minimum 5+ years law firm or related experience
• Experience with ALF and BC Online, and Corporations Canada
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze documents for accuracy
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately
• Ability to work well both independently and as a contributing member of a team, managing work and priorities successfully in each setting
• Reliable, responsible, self-motivated and able to take initiative or be proactive where appropriate

What Blakes has to offer you :

We offer a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package. Included in our benefits and what we offer are :

• Extended health and dental coverage (100% of premiums paid by the Firm) with no waiting period to enroll
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Employee and Family assistance program
• Generous pension plan, available after 1 year of employment
• Annual wellness subsidy for physical or mental wellness
• Professional growth and on-going continuing education
• Monetary referral incentives for employee referrals
• Various social events planned throughout the yearby the Social Committee and Staff Social Committee for fun and interactive ways of getting to know your co-workers
• Various charity fundraising events soyou can help give back to the community
• Staff Appreciation Week every April, random ice cream afternoons in the summer, pizza and hot dog days, Blakes sports teams and more!

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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