Intermediate Paralegal - Corporate Services

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Corporate Services Paralegal to join their Corporate Services Department. The role involves providing professional support to lawyers and clients, ensuring compliance with corporate regulations, and assisting with various corporate documentation and filings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Short and long term disability coverage

Employee and Family assistance program

Generous pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

Education/tuition allowance program

Monetary referral incentives

Various social events

Charity fundraising events

Staff Appreciation Week

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years law firm or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of incorporation and organization documents.
• Conduct corporate searches across Canada.
• Assist with training of junior paralegals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of a recognized paralegal program

Tools

ALF

BC Online

Corporations Canada

MS Word

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
• Good MS Word skills
• 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
• Education/tuition allowance program
• 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!

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed résumé and cover letter to:

Zoe Brookes Manager, Human Resources - [e-mail]

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.