Junior Corporate Paralegal (#0208)

Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba’s leading law firms. We offer a positive working environment, comprehensive benefit program, training, and opportunity for mentorship and advancement.

We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal to assist students, lawyers, other departments and firm members with various corporate matters. This position will appeal to candidates with a background in a Corporate Services team, Corporate Tax or Corporate and Commercial experience. The candidate will work under the direction of an experienced Corporate Paralegal and over time, will gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the intricacies of managing corporate client transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare documents required to form corporations
• Prepare documentation for amendments, dissolutions and revivals
• Prepare documentation for extra-provincial registrations
• Prepare documentation for dividends, share transfers, purchase for cancellation, redemptions, changes in officers and share transfers
• Online filings – MB Companies Office, Corporations Canada and other provinces as required
• Registration and maintenance of business names
• Create and maintain corporate minute books and corporate database/virtual minute book
• Corporate and Nuans searches
• Prepare reporting letters and accounts

Competencies:

• 2 – 5 years of experience
• Exercise sound judgement and problem solving
• Excellent people and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Possess strong computer and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Possess a strong analytical and logistical skill set
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
• Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of ALF (a corporate database), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of ALF database an asset

Other:

Standard hours: 35 hour work week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Type: Full-Time

Taylor McCaffrey LLP offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, which includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, Insurance coverage and a Pension Plan.

Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to careers@tmlawyers.com

Taylor McCaffrey LLP values diversity. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, we encourage you to self-declare in your cover letter or resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Taylor McCaffrey LLP
2200– 201 Portage Avenue Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3
Phone: 204-949-1312
Website: www.tmlawyers.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-mccaffrey-llp
Twitter: @TM_Lawyers