Senior Corporate Paralegal

Lindsay Kenney LLP; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Langley is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal with at least 10 years of experience to draft legal documentation and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $115,000 and benefits including comprehensive health coverage and retirement matching. Interested candidates are invited to apply with a resume and cover letter.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual Health Care Spending Account

RRSP Matching after 1 year

Fitness and wellness allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Paralegal in a busy corporate practice.
• Minimum 3 years of training and management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft corporate legal documentation like incorporations and amendments.
• Mentor and train Corporate Services staff members.
• Correspond with lawyers and clients for instructions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle high work volume

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Diploma

Tools

BC Online

ALF

iManage

Outlook

Word

Job description

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Who we are

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, and Langley.After 45 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

Why it is great to work at LK Law

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

• A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
• Annual Health Care Spending Account
• RRSP Matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
• A generous vacation allotment
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers
• A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture
• Potential remote working arrangements

What you can expect

We currently have an opening in our Langley office for a Senior Corporate Paralegal. This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills. Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to:

• Drafting corporate legal documentation including incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, corporate and tax reorganizations, various share transactions, extra provincial registrations, various types of dividend transactions, name changes, restorations and other documents as required
• Mentoring, training and coaching Corporate Services staff members
• Corresponding with lawyers and clients to receive and confirm instructions
• Conducting minute book reviews and fixing deficiencies as required
• Preparing closing agendas
• Acting as point of contact for corporate client inquiries
• Other administrative duties as required

What you bring to the table

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Paralegal in a busy corporate practice
• Minimum 3 years of training and management experience
• A Paralegal Certificate or Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Understanding of BC Online, ALF, iManage, Outlook and Word
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $105,00 - $115,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time position based out of our Langley office
• The role requires the successful applicant to work 5 days a week, Monday-Friday (35 hours a week; 7 hours a day with 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Please send your resume with “Senior Corporate Paralegal” in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to [e-mail]. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.