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Title posted on indeed.com - Corporate Paralegal - Saskatoon
Posted on March 11, 2025 by Employer details MLT AIKINS
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*Corporate Paralegal - MLTA-SKN-202503-025* 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. *Job summary* Our Saskatoon office is looking for a strong, experienced corporate paralegal to join the team and work with our growing corporate client base. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy corporate practice at a business law firm, and will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must have transactional and drafting experience and be proficient with a corporate database. They must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication, and written skills. This is a client-based environment, and the corporate paralegals work directly with lawyers and clients on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instruction, understand corporate transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation. *Responsibilities include:* * Attending to online corporate filings with the Saskatchewan Corporate Registry and Corporations Canada * Preparing documents with respect to incorporations/organizations, name changes, amalgamations, dissolutions, restorals, revivals, re-organizations, various article amendments, continuances, and other transaction related documents * Preparing and filing documents for partnerships, limited partnerships, business names and coordinating extra-provincial registrations across Canada * Preparing documents to change the registered office, issue and transfer shares, appoint and remove directors and officers, document dividends, share redemptions and other corporate resolutions * Drafting customized resolutions and any related documentation and conduct online filings for complex transactions, often on a time sensitive basis * Conducting minute book reviews and preparing documents to correct minute book deficiencies * Conducting and reviewing corporate searches * Responding to daily inquiries from counsel and clients and handle day-to-day corporate matters * Updating and maintaining corporate records and minute books, ensuring documents comply with the applicable legislation and are entered into the database *Qualifications include:* * Graduate of a recognized legal assistant/paralegal diploma program or equivalent * Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a corporate paralegal role * Strong working knowledge and understanding of Saskatchewan and Federal corporate legislation * Solid knowledge of drafting transactional documents * Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines, complete tasks under time constraints, and working independently * Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment * A team player who is willing to mentor juniors and a willingness to collaborate with others on the team * A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients; customer service and communication skills are an asset * Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software *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 opportu- LocationSaskatoon, SK
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9669447827
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