Corporate Paralegal
About The Position
MLT Aikins is looking for a strong, experienced corporate paralegal to join their team and work with their growing client base. The ideal candidate will have good practical training, experience from a busy corporate practice at a business law firm and will have graduated from a recognized paralegal training course (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills. This is a client-based environment, and the corporate department works directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instruction, understand basic corporate transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of eight years of experience in a corporate paralegal role
- Minimum CORES (Level III) certification with advanced knowledge
- Reference to a strong working knowledge of the ABCA, CBCA, Partnership Act, Societies Act, Companies Act and Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
- Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents
- Proficient in ALF
- Ability to work in a fast-past environment
- Team player with willingness to collaborate with others on the team and mentor juniors
- Must be analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts
Responsibilities
- Attending to CORES Level I, II and III online filings with Alberta Corporate Registry and online filings with Corporations Canada
- Drafting and filing legal documents for transactions including amalgamations, continuances, incorporations/organizations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, reorganizations, extra-provincial registrations, partnerships, trade names, change filings and other transactional related documents
- Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to correct minute book deficiencies
- Conducting and reviewing corporate searches
- Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients; handling day-to-day corporate matters
- Updating and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents comply with the applicable legislation and are entered into the database
Benefits
- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Options for flexible work arrangements and vacation coverage
- Earned Days Off Program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- A positive and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
