Junior Corporate Paralegal

Cox & Palmer LLP; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation allowance

Flex days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

EAP

Job summary

Cox & Palmer LLP in Halifax, a premier Atlantic Canadian law firm, is seeking a permanent, full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Services team. You will support incorporation, registrations, resolutions, and regulatory filings with attention to detail alongside a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of corporate paralegal experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong MS Office skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate and organize Nova Scotia and Federal entities for profit and non-profit sectors.
• Attend to extra-provincial registrations and name registrations with provincial registries.
• Prepare annual and other routine resolutions and file with registries and licensing authorities.
• Track time (billable and non-billable) and assist with regulatory compliance matters.
• Support the corporate services team with ongoing corporate maintenance and filings.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and clients; contribute to team success.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal to join our Halifax Corporate Services team.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will:

• Incorporate and organize Nova Scotia and Federal entities, both for profit and non-profit;
• Attend to the extra provincial registration of entities inside and outside of Nova Scotia;
• Attend to the registration of business and trade names with the provincial corporate registries;
• Prepare annual and other routine resolutions;
• Submit filings with the provincial corporate registries, and other licensing authorities;
• Attend to tracking and compliance matters relating to various licensing regulators;
• Prepare and file Personal Property Security Act registrations;
• Record billable and non-billable time;
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-3 years of corporate paralegal experience
• Excellent technical skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment;
• Strong competency in the usage of MS Office Suite;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to use good judgment and be resourceful;
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with colleagues and clients;
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the team;
• Knowledge of Athennian, an asset.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A generous paid vacation allowance;
• Three flex days per year;
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans;
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).