Paralegal

Mnp Llp; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP in Calgary, Canada is seeking a Paralegal to support in-house counsel across corporate/commercial, M&A, litigation, employment, regulatory, and privacy matters. You will assist with preparing, editing and proofreading legal documents and coordinate matter management.

The role focuses on proactive risk mitigation and compliance within a growing national firm. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years paralegal experience or 3+ years corporate legal assistant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and organize efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance and paralegal support to in-house counsel across a broad range of practice areas, such as corporate/commercial, M&A, litigation, employment, regulatory, and privacy
• Assist in the preparation, editing and proofing of legal presentations and documents including agreements, legal memoranda, correspondence and legal forms
• Coordinate document production in response to regulatory or court-ordered requests
• Provide matter management support, including intake, assignment coordination, filing, reporting, and follow ups
• Maintain and organize calendars, emails, correspondence, notes, meetings and documents
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate legal assistant

Strong communication

Document formatting

Time management

French language

Tools

MS Word

Document management system

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as a Paralegal. This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations across a broad range of practice areas. As a trusted advisor, you'll apply your understanding of the legislative landscape to proactively explore and mitigate risk and ensure firmwide compliance.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance and paralegal support to in-house counsel across a broad range of practice areas, such as corporate/commercial, M&A, litigation, employment, regulatory, and privacy
• Assist in the preparation, editing and proofing of legal presentations and documents including agreements, legal memoranda, correspondence and legal forms
• Coordinate document production in response to regulatory or court-ordered requests
• Provide matter management support, including intake, assignment coordination, filing, reporting, and follow ups
• Maintain and organize calendars, emails, correspondence, notes, meetings and documents
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of paralegal experience or 3+ years of corporate legal assistant experience, gained in a mid to large size firm or in-house corporate legal department
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent document and technology skills (for example formatting, redlining, version control) as well as strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with corporate records and minute books would be considered an asset
• Ability to speak and write French would be considered an asset

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!