Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic full-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver with an additional office located in West Vancouver and Alberta. 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 for a 6-month contract position. This position reports to the Corporate Services Supervisor.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining ALF database including creating new cards for incoming record books
- Preparing corporate documents for such transactions as incorporations and organization of BC, Federal and Society entities, tax reorganizations, amalgamations, alterations, share transactions, dividends, name changes, director/officer changes, change of registered and records office and assisting in production of other corporate transactions as applicable
- Drafting detailed reporting letters on completion of transactions and closing
- Production of closing binders
- Maintain Smartsheet databases for various projects
- Minute record book reviews
- Scanning records and establishing virtual minute books
- Conducting BC Online, Corporations Canada and Land Title searches
- Drafting routine correspondence with clients, lawyers and department staff
- Performing conflict searches
- Sending minute books out for registered and records office changes
- Annual Maintenance and BC Federal Societies filings
- Preparing 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 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
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.