Junior Corporate Paralegal

Cox & Palmer; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flex days

Sick days

Health, dental & life insurance

Pension plan

EAP

Health & fitness allowance

Job summary

Cox & Palmer, a top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm, seeks a permanent, full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal for Halifax. You will support entity incorporation, registrations, annual resolutions, and regulatory filings for NS and federal entities.

The role requires 1–3 years of corporate paralegal experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, client-focused environment. We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive team culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Process due diligence requests;
• Prepare and file Personal Property Security Act registrations;
• Record billable and non-billable time;
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Professional communication

Athennian knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

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

• 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;
• Process due diligence requests;
• Prepare and file Personal Property Security Act registrations;
• Record billable and non-billable time;
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND 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
• Paid sick days
• 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.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.