We are currently looking for an intermediate level legal assistant to join our Corporate/Commercial Law Department. You will assist lawyers with various legal and administrative matters related to corporate and commercial work. Responsibilities Conducting minute book reviews, reporting of results including recommendations for correcting deficiencies. Conducting due diligence searches, reviewing, verifying, monitoring and summarizing results. Preparing documents relating to share purchase or asset purchase transactions, corporate reorganizations and tax reorganizations. Completing closing of transactions, including reviewing, revising and finalizing closing documents; disbursal of funds; flagging and anticipating potential issues; coordinating closing arrangements and undertakings in accordance with delegated responsibility by supervising lawyer. Preparing and organizing of incorporations, including post-incorporation documentation. Dealing directly with the firms clients and liaising with accountants, lawyers and government agencies by telephone and in-person to take instructions, obtain information, and report on status of matters. You will handle files from beginning to completion, working independently with minimal supervision. Transaction support for lawyers and senior paralegals. Qualifications and Skills Minimum three (3) years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal in a corporate/commercial law practice. Working knowledge of corporate law, including Business Corporations Act (British Columbia); Familiarity with legal terminology, forms, documents, government registries and filing processes related to corporate practice area. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word); Legal software for client matter organization; and Corporate Records software such as ALF or APPARA. Ability to review legal documents and agreements for accuracy, including preparing legal documents using precedents. Strong organization skills - ability to manage several files simultaneously under pressure and tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work within a team environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Dental care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: Abbotsford, BC:
Job Title
Corporate Paralegal