We are seeking a full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic team at our downtown, St. Mary Avenue Location. The Junior Corporate Paralegal is responsible for corporate maintenance and entity formation. This role requires a high degree of technical accuracy and proficiency in managing Provincial and Federal registrations, ensuring all corporate records remain compliant and up-to-date across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare annual returns, annual resolutions and business name renewals for
various jurisdictions
- Prepare key documents to form Provincial and Federal corporations, professional
corporations
- Prepare documents to form extra provincial registrations and business names
- Create and maintain electronic and physical corporate minute books
- Maintain and update corporate software (Unity)
- Prepare documents for amalgamations, amendments, dissolutions, share
transfers, changes of principals, dividends
- Attend to online filing and searches with corporate registries across Canada
- Respond to inquiries from lawyers, clients and legal agents in other jurisdictions
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year experience in corporate law;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Proficiency with Microsoft office and outlook;
- Excellent proofreading, writing, and legal drafting abilities;
- Familiarity with legal and accounting software like Unity and Cosmolex;
- Effective communication skills, including phone & email etiquette; and
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
Career Growth and Benefits:
- Paid vacation and wellness days
- Unused wellness days that convert annually into vacation days
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care and short and long term disability
- Opportunities for professional development within our experienced and supportive team environment, where every day brings new clients and professional growth opportunities.
If you are interested, please submit your resume in confidence to Kabita Karki at kkarki@pkflawyers.com.
