Paralegal, Corporate Registries

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

The Paralegal, Corporate Registries (“Paralegal”) supports the Team Lead, Corporate Registries with the administration of the Corporate Registry (“Registry”). The Paralegal has specialized training and skills in business organizations and corporate/commercial legal matters based on extensive experience in corporate/commercial law. The Paralegal ensures the work of lawyers and paralegals is completed correctly and in compliance with statutory or registry requirements.

The Paralegal must have seasoned knowledge of business organizations and registration procedures, as well as knowledge of computer and IT electronic registration and registry search systems. The Paralegal must possess a critical level of human relations, interpersonal, and communication skills to provide customer service in a professional and courteous manner, and work with and influence upset or frustrated customers. Proven attention to detail and the ability to review and analyze legal documents are essential.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A college paralegal diploma, 3 years’ experience working as a paralegal, and 1 year of experience using registry computer systems or related information technology.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.