Description
McQuarrie is a full-service, result driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest growing business communities. For more information on us visit our website www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.
We are currently seeking a full-time Corporate Services Paralegal with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a paralegal or an LAA with a senior skill set to join our firm.
About the role:
Duties include
- Preparation of documents in relation to corporate law including incorporation and organization of BC and Federal Companies, corporate and tax reorganization, amalgamations, share and asset purchases including due diligence, share structure and article alterations, share allotments and transfers, dissolutions and restorations, name changes, redemptions/repurchases and dividends (capital/eligible/regular)
- Working with Proprietorships, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Societies
- Reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing corporate records and rectifying deficiencies
- Maintenance of ALF including inputting changes/updates
- Maintenance of BF system
- Responding to client and auditor/accountant inquiries in a timely manner
- Updating and filing virtual minute books for all companies, including scanning and document splitting
- Administering clients’ files including file opening (conflict searches, client identifications and other tasks), billing, and file closing
- Completing any other administrative duties as requested/required
About you:
- A Paralegal Certification from an accredited post-secondary institution
- A minimum of 2 years of working experience as a corporate paralegal or a minimum of 4 years as LAA in a similar role with comparable responsibilities in a corporate services department
- Extensive experience with transactional work
- Ability to prepare complex re-organizations
- Knowledge of legal, technical procedures, statutes, regulations, and governmental practices applicable to the corporate area is mandatory
- Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of ALF is beneficial
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A client-centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:
- Competitive compensation
- A comprehensive benefit package
- Pension plan after 2 years of you being on the team
- Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
- A $1500 annual health spending account
- A generous vacation allotment
- Sick and personal days
- Monthly social events
- Various discounts offered in Central City mall, right below our office
- A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with "Corporate Services Paralegal" in the subject line, along with a cover letter to our Human Resources team, at [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.