Senior Corporate Paralegal

Lindsay Kenney LLP; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Care Spending Account

RRSP Matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal days

Fitness and wellness allowances

On-site fitness centers

Potential remote working arrangements

Amazing growth opportunities

Job summary

Lindsay Kenney LLP in Langley is seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to support a busy corporate practice. This role rewards meticulous organization, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft corporate documentation, coordinate minute books, verify instructions with lawyers and clients, review closed files, and take on leadership-related tasks to build visibility for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Paralegal in a busy corporate practice.
• A Paralegal Certificate or Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Understanding of BC Online, ALF, iManage, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Drafting corporate legal documentation including incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, corporate and tax reorganizations, various share transactions, extra provincial registrations, dividend transactions, name changes and restorations.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the current team lead on workflow management and leadership development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Diploma

Tools

iManage

Outlook

Word

BC Online

Job description

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full-service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, West 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
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers
• 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. There is a possibility that this role will grow into a team lead role in the next two years and you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the current lead to gain valuable leadership exposure and demonstrate your readiness for potential advancement.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
• 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
• Collaborate with the current team lead to learn workflow management, process oversight, and team coordination
• Take on leadership-related tasks to build your skills and visibility for potential advancement.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Paralegal in a busy corporate practice
• 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 $95,000 - $110,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.

• 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)