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October 11, 2024
Parlee McLaws LLP
Edmonton
FULL TIME & OTHER
Paralegal - Corporate Services
Parlee Mc Laws LLP is a well-established Alberta law firm with 135 years of experience. We are looking for an experienced CORPORATE SERVICES PARALEGAL with CORES Level III to join our team. This role is located at our downtown Edmonton office.
The successful candidate is a self-starter with senior level experience and the ability to work on complex files for our Business Services lawyers.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week) with the option of some hybrid work for flexibility, following the probation period.
You will demonstrate elevated efficiency and accuracy while meeting deadlines and providing outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.
If you have keen attention to detail, a sense of urgency, are highly organized with the ability to learn quickly while supporting busy practices, you could be a great fit for out team.
Deliverables:
Our firm encourages and supports ongoing professional development for those who value lifelong learning. Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other, and to the community at large.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health & dental, health care spending account, pension matching, and paid time off in addition to annual vacation. Our building has an on-site gym as well as other perks. In addition, you can “dress for your day” depending on the day’s activities.
Sound like a good fit? Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Please upload your cover letter and resume in PDF form via the job posting or via email to the attention of hredmonton@parlee.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
**Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Application deadline: 2024-10-18
The successful candidate is a self-starter with senior level experience and the ability to work on complex files for our Business Services lawyers.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week) with the option of some hybrid work for flexibility, following the probation period.
You will demonstrate elevated efficiency and accuracy while meeting deadlines and providing outstanding customer service for both internal and external clients.
If you have keen attention to detail, a sense of urgency, are highly organized with the ability to learn quickly while supporting busy practices, you could be a great fit for out team.
Deliverables:
- Document preparation related to incorporation, organization, amendments, continuances, dissolutions, and amalgamations
- Prepares files extra-provincial registrations and updates documents
- Document preparation for non-profit entities including incorporations, continuance/transitions, organizations, amendments, and dissolutions under Part 9 of the Companies Act, Societies Act and Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
- Document preparation related to share transactions including issuance of share certificates, and updates registers
- Conducts Minute Book reviews and ensures documents are current
- Files a variety of corporate documents via the Corporate Registry Systems (CORES) (Levels I – III, as applicable).
- Perform all aspects of case, matter, calendar, and document management as a paralegal on a matter team as required
- Effectively liaise with lawyers on various projects and files
- Successfully interac with outside entities (i.e. government agencies, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as required
- Meets Firm and department expectations of billing practices and targets
- General administrative tasks including office and file management
- Other tasks as required
- Minimum of five (5) years of relative experience with CORES Level III Certification (equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered)
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Substantial reliability and adaptability accompanied by a professional demeanor and conduct
- Curious mind that learns quickly, then retains & applies the learning
- Experience with electronic database programs, including ALF (Worldox and 3E Elite are assets)
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- High organization, attention to detail, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines with a high degree of personal initiative
- Handling of confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Effective collaboration & efficiency as a part of a team
- Strong customer service and relationship building skills
- Adaptability to changing priorities within a high-volume work environment
- Critical thinking skills with a pro-active mindset
- Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English with solid grammar skills (additional language skills are an asset)
Our firm encourages and supports ongoing professional development for those who value lifelong learning. Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other, and to the community at large.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health & dental, health care spending account, pension matching, and paid time off in addition to annual vacation. Our building has an on-site gym as well as other perks. In addition, you can “dress for your day” depending on the day’s activities.
Sound like a good fit? Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Please upload your cover letter and resume in PDF form via the job posting or via email to the attention of hredmonton@parlee.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
**Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Monday to Friday
- Secondary School (preferred)
- Paralegal: 5 years (required)
- Cores III Certification (required)
- Edmonton, AB (preferred)
Application deadline: 2024-10-18
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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