Paralegal

Services OR LP/SEC; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Retirement plan

Benefits premiums paid

Telemedicine

Wellness allowance

Training & development

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP’s Business Law Services department seeks a permanent Corporate Paralegal in Calgary. You will assist in creating various entities and prepare corporate documents for transactions, governance, and amendments while collaborating with lawyers and clients in a fast-paced, billable environment.

The ideal candidate has a diploma, at least five years of related experience, superb attention to detail, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• A self-starter with energy and tenacity.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• CORES Level III Personal Property Registry Accreditation (PPR) considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
• Thorough knowledge of the Canada Business Corporations Act.
• ALF experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, non-profit corporations and other entities.
• Prepare corporate documents as required for share transactions, dividends, continuances, revivals, amalgamations, arrangements, amendments, etc.
• Conduct minute book reviews and preparation of ratifying resolutions.
• Organize and help maintain corporate minute books, including preparation of resolutions and filings with corporate registry.
• Conducting corporate due diligence searches.
• Online filings with Industry Canada.
• CORES Level I, II and III filings.
• Review and assist in preparation of client correspondence.
• Deal directly with lawyers and clients as needed.
• Overall maintenance of client files as designated.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Diplomacy and tact

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma from a recognized institution

Tools

CORES Level III PPR Accreditation

Job description

Reporting to the Team Lead, Business Law Services and the Manager, Legal Administration, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently looking to fill a permanent full-time position for a Corporate Paralegal in our Business Law Services Department. This position will be working in collaboration with the Business Law Services Team in preparation of corporate documents for on-going corporate governance purposes or in connection with corporate transactions. Candidate must be a self-starter with desire to handle increasing amounts of responsibility and must enjoy teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This is a billable position and must be able to accurately record and bill time.

You will be focusing on:

• Assist in creation of corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, non-profit corporations and other entities.
• Prepare corporate documents as required for share transactions, dividends, continuances, revivals, amalgamations, arrangements, amendments, etc.
• Conduct minute book reviews and preparation of ratifying resolutions.
• Organize and help maintain corporate minute books, including preparation of resolutions and filings with corporate registry.
• Conducting corporate due diligence searches.
• Online filings with Industry Canada.
• CORES Level I, II and III filings.
• Review and assist in preparation of client correspondence.
• Deal directly with lawyers and clients as needed.
• Overall maintenance of client files as designated.

What you bring to the role:

• Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• A self-starter with energy and tenacity.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• CORES Level III Personal Property Registry Accreditation (PPR) considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
• Thorough knowledge of the Canada Business Corporations Act.
• ALF experience is an asset.

Why join our team:

• Hybrid work environment
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

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