Description
Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic full-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver with an additional office located in West Vancouver. 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.
Benefits:
• Fitness facility on-site with Peloton bikes and treadmills
• Extended health and dental coverage including vision
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Long-term disability insurance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Social Office Culture
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
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.