corporate paralegal
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Corporate Paralegal - Winnipeg
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September 06, 2024
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MLT AIKINS
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*Corporate Paralegal - MLTA-WPG-202409-050*
MLT Aikins is looking for a strong, experienced corporate paralegal to join our team and work with our growing client base. The ideal candidate will have good practical training, experience from a busy corporate practice at a business law firm and will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal training course (equivalencies will be considered).
Candidates must be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills. This is a client-based environment, and the corporate department works directly with lawyers on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instructions, understand corporate transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation.
*Responsibilities Include:*
* Attending to online filings with Companies Office Online and Corporations Canada
* Attending to or arranging for filings with Corporate Registries across Canada
* Drafting and filing legal documents for basic and complex corporate transactions including incorporations/organizations, amendments, dissolutions, revivals, reorganizations, amalgamations, continuances, extra-provincial registrations, partnerships, trade names, change filings and other transactional related documents
* Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to correct minute book deficiencies
* Conducting and reviewing corporate searches
* Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers and clients; handling day-to-day corporate matters
* Updating and maintaining corporate records and ensuring documents comply with the applicable legislation and are entered into the corporate database
*Qualifications Include:*
* Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma or equivalent
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a corporate paralegal role
* Strong working knowledge and understanding of Manitoba and Federal corporate legislation
* Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents
* The ability to work in a fast-past environment
* A team player who is willing to mentor juniors
* A willingness to collaborate with others on the team
* Proficient in Emergent (or another corporate database)
* Must be analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts
*We Offer:*
* A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
* Eligible for sign-on bonus with option for RRSP contribution or cash
* Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
* Access to group savings plans and investment options
* Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage
* Earned Days Off program
* Growth and development opportunities
* Mentorship and support
* Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
* A positive and inclusive work environment
*Who we are*
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada?s best law firms by the _Globe and Mail_, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
*What?s it like to work at MLT Aikins?*
At MLT Aikins, we strive for an environment that brings out the best in our team and supports our clients? success. When you?re part of our team, you can expect:
* _Collaborative culture_ ? We work as one team, relying on and respecting our colleagues.
* _Sense of community_ ? We offer a friendly and collegial environment where you?ll build strong relationships.
* _Inclusive team_ ? We?re committed to building a diverse workforce that provides a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
* _Innovation mindset_ ? We are technology-driven and enthusiastic about embracing change.
* _Community involvement_ ? We believe
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LocationWinnipeg, MB
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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