Paralegal, Corporate Services - Edmonton

Field Law; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking firm is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Services Paralegal to support a diverse range of corporate clients. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate documentation, requiring exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to the firm's core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence. If you are passionate about advancing your career in corporate services, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or similar professional setting.
• Strong understanding of CORES Level work and CORES II Certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Annual Return packages and corporate documentation.
• Interaction with lawyers, internal staff, and clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Advanced Computer Skills

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma

Experience in CORES Level Work

Education

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma

Tools

ALF Database

Job description

Paralegal, Corporate Services - Edmonton

Location:

Edmonton

Closing Date:

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Practice Area:

The Edmonton Field Law office is actively seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Services Paralegal. This integral position plays a crucial role in supporting paralegals and lawyers in our diverse range of corporate clients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, allowing them to manage multiple tasks with precision and efficiency. A keen attention to detail is essential, as the role involves ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate documentation. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, is proactive in their approach, and is committed to achieving high-quality results.

At Field Law, we uphold our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence. These values guide our commitment to creating a positive and respectful workplace where every team member can contribute to our shared success. If you are passionate about advancing your career in corporate services and wish to be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to apply.

Duties + Responsibilities

As a corporate paralegal you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of Annual Return packages and accounts.
• Manually preparing documentation relating to:
• Trade names
• Notices of Change of Directors (extra-provincial; domestic, federal)
• Notices of Change of Registered Office
• Minute Book reviews and clean-up documentation
• Articles of Amendment and supporting documents
• Articles of Incorporation and organization documents – Alberta domestic/Federal, Societies, Non-Profits
• Articles of Dissolution and supporting documents
• Share Transfers and supporting documents
• Extra-provincial registrations in Alberta and other jurisdictions
• Reporting on registrations including preparing accounts
• Special projects
• CORES Level 1 and 2 registrations.
• Industry Canada – Corporations Branch filings and searches.
• Corporate searches- Alberta, Federal and other jurisdictions.
• ALF database entry and updates, running registers from ALF, Virtual minute book, etc.
• Alberta/Federal Society or Non-Profit entity maintenance.
• Reminders on outstanding matters including outstanding accounts.
• Updating client corporate group charts.
• Opening and closing files.
• Interaction and servicing lawyers, internal staff, and clients.

Qualifications + Skills

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal Diploma or related education is required.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a law firm or similar professional setting.
• Must have a strong understanding and extensive experience in CORES l Level work.
• CORES ll Certification is required.
• Advanced computer skills (picks up program navigation easily).
• Knowledge of ALF is required.
• Strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Normal week-day office hours (35)
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced work environment