Paralegal - Corporate Services - intermediate

Alter Ego; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Dental & health insurance

15 days vacation

Parental leave 26 weeks

RRSP with employer match

Disability & life insurance

EAP program

Job summary

Personnel Alter Ego in Montreal is seeking a dynamic paralegal to support its corporate services team. The role involves independent work in a fast-paced environment, handling minute books, due diligence, and filings with regulatory authorities.

You will collaborate with lawyers, prepare documents for incorporations and reorganizations, and liaise with clients to keep them updated on case progress. Fluency in French and English is required, along with strong research and office software skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in a similar paralegal position.
• Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in paralegal technology.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Update minute books (physical and virtual).
• Conduct due diligence on minute books and draft resolutions.
• File documents with regulatory authorities.
• Prepare annual updates of resolutions and declarations.
• Liaise with clients and inform them of file status.
• Communicate with service providers and court officials regarding client files.
• Prepare forms for registrations and reorganizations.
• Assist in incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances and dissolutions.
• Draft resolutions and reports as required.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bilingual French/English

Independent worker

Team player

Legal research

Education

DEC in paralegal technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Athennian software

Job description

Guided by its desire for excellence, this law firm is looking for a paralegal to join its corporate services team, who stands out for their dynamism, strategic sense and determination to provide an exceptional experience for clients and other members of the firm.

In collaboration with lawyers, the incumbent will provide support to lawyers in their practice and perform a variety of tasks related to corporate law. This position receives little guidance and direction; tasks must be performed independently. This position is permanent and full-time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update physical and virtual minute books.
• Conduct due diligence on minute books and write corrective reports and resolutions.
• Ensure the filing of documents with regulatory authorities.
• Perform annual updates of resolutions, reports and declarations and other continuous disclosure documents.
• Act as a client liaison to obtain information, ensure clients are aware of the status of their file, and respond to any questions or concerns the client has within delegated authority.
• Communicate directly with service providers and court officials regarding the client's file.
• Conduct various corporate research and prepare forms required for extra-provincial registrations.
• Prepare documents for operations and reorganizations.
• Assist in the preparation of documents related to the incorporation, amendment of the articles of association, amalgamation, continuance and dissolution of the companies.
• Draft various resolutions as required.
• Draft various reports as required.
• Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years in a similar position.
• Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in paralegal technology.
• Bilingualism French/English required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the firm, combined with the ability to respond to clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Knowledge of relevant and current government laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as needed.
• Ability to manage stress professionally.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Athennian software is an asset.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES

• A total rewards program.
• 100% employer-sponsored insurance coverage for employees' dental and health care (physical and mental), including an annual allowance for lifestyle expenses.
• Benefits available to members of the firm and their dependents, from the first day of work.
• At least fifteen days of vacation and a flexible hybrid way of working.
• Supplementary benefit for a period of 26 weeks as part of parental leave.
• Group RRSP with employer matching contributions.
• Financial protection through short- and long-term disability, life, accident and critical illness insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program, guided cognitive behavioural therapy and an internal network of more than 120 mental health first aid responders.
• Awards and recognition events, and a culture of collaborative and supportive work.
• Perks and preferred pricing program, referral bonuses and more.

Join the ranks of this firm that puts everything in place to create a work environment that is both high-performing and caring, where everyone can give the best of themselves and realize their full potential!