Junior Paralegal – Canadian Tax Advisory

Moodys Gartner; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing firm is seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal for its Canadian Tax Advisory team in Calgary. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, handling a variety of corporate and compliance matters. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, relevant paralegal experience, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a relevant paralegal role.
• Experience with corporate filings and compliance tasks.
• Knowledge of ABCA, CBCA, Partnerships Act is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and filing legal documents, including annual returns.
• Conducting minute book reviews and maintaining corporate records.
• Preparing annual report packages and resolutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

CORES Level I

Minimum 2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Athennian

Job description

• Division: Moodys Private Client Law |

Moodys Private Client LLP is a fast-growing firm focused on delivering exceptional private client services.
We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal to join our Canadian Tax Advisory team in Calgary.
This role is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced legal and tax professionals in a
collaborative environment.

We are looking for a professional, motivated, and resourceful individual who can work independently and
as part of a high-performing team. The successful candidate will contribute to a wide range of corporate,
tax and compliance matters, supporting our commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Ideal Candidate
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CORES Level I, minimum 2 years of experience. Higher level is an asset (but not required)
• Online filings with Alberta Corporate Registry and Corporations Canada
• Experience with BC and Ontario is considered an asset (but not mandatory)
• Experience with annual filings, distributions/dividend drafting, and maintaining corporate and trust
records
• Working knowledge of the ABCA, CBCA, Partnerships Act, Companies Act and Not-for-profit
Corporations Act
• Experience conducting minute book audits and identifying and correcting deficiencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with time tracking and billing
• Experience with Athennian or other minute book maintenance software is considered an asset

Responsibilities
• Drafting and filing legal documents for transactions, including annual returns,
incorporations/organizations, extra-provincial registrations, partnerships, trade names, change filings
and other transaction-related documents
• Prepare and distribute annual report packages, including annual resolutions
• Knowledge of preparing transaction documents
• Conducting minute book reviews and preparing rectification documents as needed
• Previous experience with minute book maintenance programs (Athennian) is considered an asset
• Conducting and reviewing corporate searches
• Updating and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents comply with the applicable
legislation and are entered into the corporate records software (Athennian)

Interested candidates should send a current resume and cover letter to [e-mail] .

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