Corporate Paralegal, Edmonton

Title: Corporate Paralegal

Reports To: HR Manager/Head of Corporate Department

Location: Edmonton, AB (full time, in office)

Our firm is looking to hire a full-time senior level corporate paralegal who enjoys working in a busy and challenging work environment to join our corporate team. The successful candidate should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional and enjoy working in a team environment. We are looking for someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills, together with a solid understanding of corporate law and the appropriate procedures that may apply.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting resolutions and supporting documents for various corporate transactions
• Attending to corporate filings for Alberta and other jurisdictions
• Registration and processing of incorporations, continuances, revivals, extra-provincial registrations and reinstatements, bankruptcy and receiverships, dissolutions, name changes, business names, limited partnerships and attending to required registration corrections
• Update of corporate records and maintaining minute books
• Annual minutes and filing annual returns, as may be required
• Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients

Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Spirit | Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Teamwork | Collaborates effectively with colleagues, contributing to the success of the entire firm.
• Fun and Positive Engagement | Contributes to a positive and enjoyable workplace by fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Pride in Work | Takes pride in delivering high-quality and motivated to continually develop skill set.
• Authenticity | Embraces individuality and brings an authentic self to the workplace. Values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone feels respected.
• Forward-Looking Vision | Embraces a forward-looking approach and anticipates the needs of colleagues and team members.
• Adaptability | Thrives in a dynamic work environment, readily adjusting to changing priorities and demands.

Education & Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma
• Minimum CORES Level 3 accreditation.
• 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of corporate legislation
• Maintaining corporate database; ALF is preferred
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Organized with exceptional time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
• Able to resolve daily challenges, such as prioritizing own work based on volume and urgency, and managing various deadlines
• Able to work independently and be proactive.
• Flexible team player who is client service oriented.

License:

• CORES I (Required)
• CORES II (Required)
• CORES III (Required)