Junior Paralegal, Corporate Law

1 month ago


Montréal QC, Canada Davies Ward Phlips Vneberg LLP Full time

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montreal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the heart of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for a junior paralegal to join the corporate law practice in our Montréal office. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, Corporate Group, the successful applicant will perform a variety of legal and administrative corporate duties, primarily drafting resolutions, notices and other ancillary documents in connection with the annual maintenance of corporate entities, including handling Canada-wide extra-provincial registrations and licenses. Also, the paralegal will be working closely with our lawyers and interacting with the firm’s clients on a regular basis.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prepare documentation in connection with the annual maintenance of corporate entities, including drafting annual resolutions, notices and other ancillary documents
  • Process Canada-wide extra-provincial registrations and licenses
  • Assist with overflow of incorporations, organizations, dissolutions, dividend declarations and other corporate matters, as workload permits
  • Maintain corporate records and virtual minute books
  • Participate in various projects

Qualifications

  • DCS in paralegal technology or equivalent diploma
  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or law clerk in corporate law, an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English *The position involves providing service to internal and external clients both in and outside Québec, hence verbal and written proficiency in both languages is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients, lawyers and team members
  • Adept at exercising tact, discretion and sound judgment
  • Analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Aptitude for multi-tasking and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Meticulous and detail-oriented
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel

To Apply

For more information or to submit your application, please email Amélie Daigle, Human Resources Business Partner at mtlrecruitment@dwpv.com .

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

Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.

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