Corporate Paralegal

Are you a corporate paralegal who's grown sick of the big firm culture? Do you enjoy working on high quality and interesting work? Are you organized, a strong communicator, detail orientated, and have a strong work output? If this sounds like you then keep reading!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a leading boutique law firm based in Downtown Vancouver. Their team of lawyers come from internationally recognised law firms and they boast a social work environment!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate paralegal to work in a highly regarded law firm. It’s a chance to work with a talented team who are full of ambition and take pride in their sophisticated work. The firm boasts an open door nonhierarchical atmosphere and is committed to staff appreciation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a corporate paralegal joining the Corporate Services Department, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting approximatley 11 business lawyers on transactional work and also maintaining their corporate minute books (BC, Federal and EPRs) along with all their ongoing corporate governance filings and related matters
• Supporting the lawyers in high level commercial transactions
• High levels of responsibility with regards to direct client contact
• 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
• Due Diligence review of corporate records and preparation of rectification resolutions as well as conducting and reviewing public searches in connection with due diligence matters

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Paralegal Diploma

• Strong written and oral communication

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a corporate/commercial paralegal in a busy firm environment

• Proficiency in MS Office along with intimate knowledge of ALF and BC Online

• Experience with Worldox, Workshare Compare, PC Law is an asset

• Ability to interact professionally with clients and all members of the firm

• Strong organizational skills and time management skills

• Detail-oriented individual with good proofreading skills

• Excellent multi-tasking skills

• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative

• Able to set priorities while maintaining flexibility

• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills

COMPENSATION

• $75,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience)
• 3 weeks vacation along with 7 sick days and 3 personal
• Competitive Health benefits
• RRSP Matching Program

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Michael Shiel at: 604-558-3864 ext. 213 or email mshiel@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.

ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT

Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.

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Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.

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