Our client is an award-winning corporate and entertainment law firm based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. They have been consistently recognized by Canadian Lawyer as one of the Top 10 Corporate Boutique Firms in Canada and our lawyers have worked at leading international law firms.
They have an opening for a Corporate Paralegal role. This position reports to one of our Counsel as well as the Director of Operations & Talent.
In terms of practical day-to-day reporting, this position will take instructions from the Lawyers across the Firm.
A. General Responsibilities
Corporate Records Work :
o Maintaining physical company records books and Corporate Services Department paper / digital client files (BC, federal and EPRs)
o Assist with the conversion of physical company records books into virtual minute books
o Preparing various forms and documents from precedents and templates
o Maintaining / updating the ALF Corporate Records Database
o Preparation of outgoing document packages / records books by courier
o Answer and direct phone calls and inquiries by email
o Communicating directly with clients as needed
Transactional M&A Work :
o Formation and governance matters relating to corporations (including not-for-profits) and partnerships; Assist with preparation of documentation for commercial transactions changes of ownership or management, M&A, joint ventures, amalgamations and dissolutions
o Due diligence review of corporate records and preparation of rectification resolutions, conduct and review public searches in connection with due diligence matters
o Perform various BC Online searches
o Editing / formatting various correspondence, agreements, reports, forms, and spreadsheets
o Coordinating the execution and collation of transaction documents
o Handling closing documents and preparing digital closing books
o Assistance on large-scale projects / transactions for the Firm
Other Support
o Ancillary support and time off coverage for other Paralegals
B. Ideal Candidate Requisites
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Paralegal in a similar law firm environment, ideally with focused experience in Business Law
- Securities and / or Real Estate Law experience a definite asset
- Completed an accredited Paralegal program
- Strong technical and formatting skills with excellent attention to detail
- Deep experience with legal applications including Alf, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Workshare Compare, BC Online, DocuSign, MyLTSA
- Experience with legal applications such as Soluno, Worldox a definite asset
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize a busy workload
- Tactful, with good judgment when handling confidential and sensitive matters or direct communications with clients
- Strong team player, collaborative, strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working on group projects
- Takes pride in high quality output and high standard for quality of client service, client centered and business minded approach to all work
- Positive can do attitude
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