Corporate Paralegal

Position Overview

Working within a team environment, our Corporate Paralegal is responsible to provide daily paralegal support to our Corporate, Commercial, Security Practice Group including drafting and preparing documents, and composing annual work.

Our ideal candidate will possess mid-senior level corporate paralegal experience, solid knowledge of corporate law and procedures and comprehensive knowledge of preparing and drafting a variety of corporate documents including societies and not for profit corporations.

Key Responsibilities Include The Following

1. Drafting documents relating to incorporation, amalgamations, amendments, and various types of resolutions and minutes
2. Preparing documentation and transactions for corporate matters
3. Completion of Annual Returns as required
4. Respond to daily inquiries from counsel and clients
5. Further assisting Lawyers/Paralegals in transactions as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

1. Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational and follow up skills
2. Excellent research and analytical skills, good judgement, high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
3. Has excellent verbal, and written communication skills
4. Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and a proven ability to work under pressure
5. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Key Qualifications And Education

1. Minimum CORES Level 2 accreditation is required (CORES Level 3 and ALF corporate database experience would be an asset)
2. Diploma in paralegal studies or equivalent combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal role
3. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to satisfy business needs