Job TitleParalegal
1 week ago
Job Title Paralegal (Mid to Senior) – Corporate Services (Victoria)Join to apply for the Job Title Paralegal (Mid to Senior) – Corporate Services (Victoria) role at BC Legal Management AssociationOverviewMiller Titerle + Company is a group of forward-thinking professionals committed to a more passionate and personal way of 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 achieve balance between hard work and maintaining our kick-ass culture. We welcome those who don’t fit the traditional law firm mold because we believe diverse personalities help keep our lives exciting and entertaining.The Corporate Services Team is a growing team that puts great pride into creating efficiencies, and supporting the work coming in. We believe in the importance of learning and collaboration, offering loads of opportunities to grow your skills and learn from each other. This particular role will involve supporting lawyers in our Corporate Group, Business Law and Transactions Group as well as our Indigenous Law Group. While the firm is generally supportive of hybrid remote work, the role will require a certain amount of in-office attendance.ResponsibilitiesPrepare corporate legal documents for all types of BC corporate entities, societies and partnerships, as well as Federal corporations and not-for-profit corporations, such as: restructurings, incorporations/organizations, amalgamations and continuations, extra-provincial and DBA registrations, dissolutions, wind-ups and restorations, declarations of dividends/bonuses, and share transactions (issuances, transfers, redemptions, repurchases, transmissions).Perform due diligence reviews of corporate records and prepare rectification documentation.Assist with other corporate transactions such as director and officer changes, name changes, changes of registered/records offices, and respond to ad hoc client requests.Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents.QualificationsParalegal Diploma/Certificate preferred, but not required, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Services Paralegal or an equivalent combination 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, NetDocuments, PCLaw, BC Registry online applications, Corporations Canada online filings and other relevant programs.CompensationA reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD$80,000.00 - $110,000.00, depending on experience, at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as market rates, job-related skills, relevant experience, and education and/or training. Please note that the range reflects the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program, 100% employer paid benefits and various other perks offered by the firm.General DutiesThe role includes many tasks that include, but are not limited to preparing corporate legal documents for all types of BC corporate entities, societies and partnerships, as well as Federal corporations and not-for-profits corporations, such as:Reorganizations, including tax driven transactions and alterations of capital;Incorporations/organizations, amalgamations and continuations;Extra-provincial and DBA registrations;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, name changes, changes of registered/records offices, and attending to ad hoc client requests;Establishing, maintaining, and updating files, databases, records, and other documents.How To ApplyPlease send a resume and a brief statement describing why this particular role speaks to you to Theresa Thoreson at theresa@millertiterle.com.Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr