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Corporate Paralegal

4+ years’ experience with working knowledge of corporate department procedures

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Introduction

Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic full-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver with an additional office located in West Vancouver and Alberta. We offer a professional, collegial, and collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and rewarding opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Services Department in our Vancouver office. This position reports to the Corporate Services Supervisor.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Assist lawyers with drafting for tax driven transactions including the preparation of legal transaction documents for section 85 rollovers and section 86/51 exchanges, preparation of closing agendas and document lists
  • Draft detailed reporting letters on completion of transactions and closing books
  • Prepare corporate documents for such transactions as incorporations and organization of BC, Federal and Society entities, amalgamations, alterations, share allotments, share transfers, redemptions, dividends, name changes, director/officer changes, change of registered and records office and assisting in production of other corporate transactions as applicable
  • Prepare filings creation and organization documents for limited partnerships
  • Conduct name BC reservations with BC Registry and Online Services
  • Conduct Nuans reservations
  • Maintain ALF database including creating new cards for incoming record books
  • Maintain Smartsheet databases for various projects
  • Minute record book reviews and drafting deficiency memos
  • Scan records and establishing virtual minute books
  • Conduct BC Online, Corporations Canada and Land Title searches
  • Draft routine correspondence with clients, lawyers and department staff
  • Perform conflict searches
  • Send minute books out for registered and records office changes
  • Annual Maintenance and BC Federal Societies filings
  • Prepare BC and Federal Transparency Reports
  • Other Tasks as required

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a Paralegal program from an accredited institution
  • 4+ years’ experience with working knowledge of corporate department procedures
  • Limited Partnership experience an asset
  • Proficient experience working in ALF
  • Experience working in Worldox or similar document management system
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience working in a fast-paced work environment with quick turnarounds and efficient transaction handling
  • Experience working with Smartsheet’s or similar program an asset
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Solid proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $75,000- $85,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Sara Fry, Human Resources Manager at [email protected].  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Ready to apply?

Interested parties should contact HR Manager Sara Fry.

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