Corporate Paralegal

Norton Rose Fulbright • Calgary, AB

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Team Lead, Business Law Services and the Manager, Legal Administration. 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. The selected candidate must be a self-starter with a 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta)
• Thorough knowledge of the Canada Business Corporations Act.

Nice To Haves

• CORES Level III Personal Property Registry Accreditation (PPR) considered an asset.
• ALF experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree