Corporate Paralegal
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Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our firms Vancouver location. This position is suited for someone who thrives on working independently in a fast paced environment. Our firm opened its Vancouver location in 2024. You will be working closely and collaboratively on complex transactions with the Corporate groups in BC and Toronto.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file notice of notice of articles/articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations organizations amendments continuances to/from other jurisdictions short and long form amalgamations dissolutions governed by the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and the Canada Business Corporations Act
- Produce routine minute and other record book documentation for all manner of entities (i.e. annual meeting materials changes in directors/officers/registered office dividends share provisions etc.) and make necessary filings
- Compose and file business name corporate name partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial and federal legislation
- Draft and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations filings amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations partnerships and limited partnerships as required
- Prepare and file annual returns and various corporation forms as required by applicable legislation
- Provide assistance during and/or subsequent to completion of a transaction as may be required
- Review analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and other records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation
- Conduct searches for corporate profile report and other databases; determine currency of information
- Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance/Good Standing and equivalents
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years experience as a Corporate Paralegal
- Working knowledge of BC Online
- Membership in good standing with the BCPA
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
Skills:
- Thorough knowledge understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
- Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications MinuteBox eCore and Adobe Acrobat
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgment and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Compensation:
Theâsalary range for this position is $90000- $120000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and internal and market equity.
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.
We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contact and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
We are proud to be one of Canada’s premier business law firms. Aird & Berlis provides strategic legal and business advice in all principal areas of business law.
