Intermediate Corporate Records Paralegal

Lawson Lundell•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate Services Paralegal to join their busy Corporate Services Department in their Vancouver office. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work with lawyers in this practice group. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. A hybrid work arrangement is also offered for added flexibility.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years corporate records experience
Computer literacy with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel)
Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, corporate statutes and procedures and ability to exercise independent judgement
Familiarity with the corporate records database “ALF”
Familiarity with incorporations, annual records maintenance and other standard corporate transactions such as dividends and redemptions under the BC Business Corporations Act
Ability to manage many files at once
Drafting capabilities
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Thorough, meticulous and detail-oriented
Highly autonomous
Professional
Strong planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Be responsible for complex corporate work, from initial instructions of counsel to completion of post-closing filings
Review and respond to numerous daily inquiries from counsel and clients regarding record books and transactions
Preparing documents for British Columbia entities including incorporations, organizations, continuances, amendments, amalgamations and dissolutions
Preparing and filing of extra provincial registrations and all required updates
Preparing documents for British Columbia entities relating to share transactions including preparation of resolutions, subscriptions, issuances of share certificates and updates to registers
Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to bring minute books up-to-date
Preparing Transparency Registers
Updating information in ALF database
The paralegal will handle files from beginning to completion, working with minimal supervision

Benefits

extended health
dental
vision
out of country
life
AD&D
reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
vacation time starts at 3 weeks
personal days
sick time
a volunteer day every year
Paid Parental leave top up
Access to the fitness centre in our office building
educational reimbursement policy
defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm
RRSP
TFSA
year-end bonuses
an employee referral bonus program
annual year end party
happy hours
staff appreciation week
many other social events
long term service and bonus vacation awards
flexible hybrid work arrangement