Paralegal

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer‑

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness and health allowance

Training and development programs

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for our Business Law Services Department. You will support corporate governance and transactional work, prepping documents, maintaining minute books, and liaising with lawyers and clients in a fast-paced, billable environment.

The role requires a Diploma and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong multitasking ability and strict confidentiality. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in corporate/paralegal work.
• Self-starter with energy and tenacity.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and maintaining confidentiality.
• CORES Level III experience; PPR considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Alberta Business Corporations Act and Canada Business Corporations Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation of corporations, partnerships, LPs, non-profits and other entities.
• Prepare corporate documents for share transactions, dividends, continuances, revivals, amalgamations, etc.
• Conduct minute book reviews and prepare ratifying resolutions.
• Organize and maintain corporate minute books and filings with corporate registry.
• Conduct corporate due diligence searches; handle online filings with Industry Canada.
• CORES Level I–III filings and client correspondence.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Diplomacy and tact

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal diploma

Tools

CORES Level III

Microsoft Office

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

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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