ABOUT THE ROLE

Miller Titerle + Company is a group of forward-thinking professionals committed to a more passionate and personal approach to practicing law. Our high-growth business is recognized for rethinking the delivery of legal services and for expertise in our chosen fields. We strive to balance hard work with maintaining our kick-ass culture, welcoming those who don’t fit the traditional law firm mold.

The Paralegal Team is a collaborative and growing group that takes pride in creating efficiencies, supporting incoming work, and delivering high-quality results. We value continuous learning, strong teamwork, and creating opportunities for our people to develop and grow.

As a Paralegal Team Lead, you will provide leadership to the Paralegal Team while remaining actively involved in corporate paralegal work. You will oversee workflow, support and mentor team members, and drive consistency and efficiency across the team. This role also involves working closely with lawyers in our Business Law and Transactions Group on a wide range of corporate matters.

While the firm is generally supportive of hybrid remote work, the role will require a certain amount of in-office attendance.

ABOUT YOU

The firm will provide training and other support to get your skills up to speed, but these are the traits you will generally embody naturally:

• Confident: You communicate confidently and candidly. You are comfortable asking for what you need, suggesting better ways of doing things, and holding people accountable for following processes and delivering results.
• High-Performing: You are disciplined and take responsibility for your You like to have everything under control, so you’re proactively one step ahead and take ownership of moving things forward as much as possible.
• Supportive: You enjoy providing excellent service. You empower other people’s performance by building systems, documenting processes, and proactively anticipating their needs. Your empathy helps you think critically about the client and colleague
• Curious: You’re eager to learn and get excited about deepening your understanding of new You seek learning opportunities and take time to understand the bigger picture of whatever you’re working on.
• Detail-Oriented: You’re a detail-oriented person and can proofread like a pro. You have an eye for design and take pride in making things look nice while also knowing when to prioritize function over fashion. You thrive on precision and administrative excellence.
• Flexible: You’re good at dealing with change and can gracefully roll with the punches when things get a bit You handle stress well, assume positive intentions in others, and step up to the plate when your colleagues need a helping hand.
• Tech-Obsessed: You get a thrill out of working smarter instead of harder. You like to master your tech tools (while patiently helping others do the same), and are excited about the potential of automation in the You’re always on the hunt for technology that makes your life easier.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Paralegal Diploma/Certificate preferred, but not required. A minimum of 2 years leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Services Paralegal or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience (salary will be based on level of training, education, and experience)
• Thorough understanding of the BC Business Corporations Act, BC Societies Act, BC Partnership Act, Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and other relevant legislation, legal terminology, forms, and documents related to corporations, partnerships, not-for-profits, etc.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and practices involved in drafting, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents
• High technology proficiency, including advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, ALF, DocuSign, NetDocs, PCLaw, BC Registry online applications, Corporations Canada online filings, and other relevant programs

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD $120,000 - $145,000 at the time of this posting, with adjustments based on experience. Within this range, individual pay is determined by market rates, job-related skills, relevant experience, and education and/or training.

Please note that the range reflects base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program, 100% employer-paid benefits, and various other perks offered by the firm.

GENERAL DUTIES

This role involves preparing corporate legal documents for various entities, including BC corporations, societies, partnerships, and federal and not-for-profit corporations. The position has a reduced billable target to support the group’s leadership function. Responsibilities may include:

Paralegal Team Lead:

• Manage Paralegal Team (PL Team) vacation and leave requests as well as remote work schedule to ensure sufficient in-office support is available at all times;
• Coordinate the workflow for the team through the shared Corporate Work inbox by delegating work to the team based on capacity and experience;
• Point of contact for paralegal and lawyer questions and support through coaching and mentorship to ensure quality and consistency of work product;
• Streamline routine work by developing workflow improvements for repetitive or common tasks;
• Chair regular Team meetings to identify areas of concerns, areas for improvement, and to ensure cohesiveness among the team;
• Assist in onboarding new paralegal team members;
• Conduct annual performance reviews for the team in accordance with the process established by the Firm;
• Work with the Manager of People + Culture to identify staffing needs and assist in recruitment for the PL Team;
• Manage performance issues as they arise with the guidance of the Manager of People + Culture.

Corporate Paralegal Work:

• Incorporations/organizations, amalgamations, continuations, and registrations;
• Reorganizations, including tax-driven transactions, alterations of capital, and name changes;
• Private mergers and acquisitions;
• Dissolutions, wind-ups, and restorations;
• Declarations of dividends/bonuses;
• Share transactions such as share issuances, transfers, redemptions, repurchases, and transmissions;
• Performing due diligence reviews of corporate records and preparing rectification documentation;
• Various other corporate transactions, such as director and officer changes, changes of registered/records offices, and attending to ad hoc client requests;
• Establishing, maintaining, and updating files, databases, corporate records, and other records and documents

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply through our Bamboo HR website at https://millertiterle.bamboohr.com/careers/46.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please note that this search is being managed internally, and we are not engaging external recruiters at this time.