Corporate Paralegal

Interested in making a move this summer? Sick of feeling like a cog in the wheel at a Big Law firm? Impact Recruitment has partnered with a premier Downtown, boutique commercial real estate law firm to hire a Corporate Paralegal to their team! Keep reading to see if this sounds like the role you have been looking for.

About the Company:
Our client is committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding results to their clients within British Columbia. Their culture is positive, professional and relaxed, yet they are serious about serving their clients’ needs. For someone seeking variety in their work and willing to learn new things, this is a great place to be.

About the Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity to advance in your career, to learn and grow in a positive and supportive environment. They offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits as well as the opportunity to work from home two days a week. They also offer their staff the opportunity to participate in a deferred profit-sharing plan.

About the Position:
As a Corporate Paralegal, your duties include:

• Preparing and filing corporate documents for BC and Federal entities, including annual reports and annual consent resolutions, incorporations/reorganizations, name changes, alterations, amalgamations, continuances, restorations, dissolutions, transparency registers and other related documents
• Assembling documents for BC societies and federal not-for-profit corporations
• Conducting records book reviews and preparing documents to correct records book deficiencies
• Preparing closing transaction documents, including assisting lawyers with the preparation of legal documents relating to all stages of complex corporate transactions and private mergers and acquisitions
• Handling filings with BC Registry and Corporations Canada
• Reviewing and updating corporate records
• Preparing corporate documentation for BC entities, including corporations, name changes, changes in directors and officers and other related tasks
• Maintaining corporate files and record books through ALF Corporate
• Manage client verification documentation
• Preparing and filing documentation for creation of and /or updating of partnerships, limited partnerships, business names and extra-provincial registrations
• Providing mentorship and support to junior staff

Requirements:

• Graduate from a recognized paralegal program
• At least 3 -5 years of recent experience working as a corporate paralegal
• Excellent technical skills (familiarity with ALF Corporate, Worldox, BC Online and Microsoft Office an asset)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Team player and also works well independently
• Excellent prioritization skills and works well with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to manage deadlines; and
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Compensation:

• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (based on experience)
• Vacation: 3-4 weeks
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Benefits: Medical & Dental
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.