Discover the BOYNECLARKE LLP Advantage
At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we're more than a dynamic, fast-growing law firm situated in downtown Dartmouth, offering breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we've cultivated an environment where our team members thrive, achieving both professional success and personal flexibility.
Our commitment goes beyond legal expertise. We understand the crucial role of work-life balance, health, and wellness. That's why we offer a range of opportunities, from social activities to financial literacy programs, fitness classes, and a wellness subsidy, ensuring our colleagues are supported in all aspects of their lives.
Join us in a workplace that fosters growth, values your well-being, and encourages professional success. Discover why BOYNECLARKE LLP isn't just a place to work—it's where you'll truly excel.
The Role
We are seeking a highly attentive professional who is detail oriented and is a master of managing concurrent priorities. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and values a rewarding career contributing to the success of our Business Law team.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Generous paid time off
- Access to Free 24/7 Virtual Health Care
- Excellent benefits (some fully paid by firm, some cost-shared)
- RRSP matching program
- Health and Wellness focus, including a wellness allowance
- Flexible work-life integration; and,
- A casual dress environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
As a Paralegal within our Corporate Services team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Drafting documents for amalgamations, continuance, resolutions, reorganizations, Incorporations and registrations of business names, and acquisitions & sales
- RJSC filings and filings in other jurisdictions
- Management of entity data and updating of minute books in Athennian
- Annual registrations, resolutions, and dividend resolutions
- Conducting NUANS reports and name approvals
- Provincial and extra-provincial registrations
- Due diligence searches for corporate and commercial property files, including PPSA registrations, amendments, renewals, and discharges
- Preparing final reports
- Coordination of revisions and modifications to corporate precedents
Qualifications and Skills
To be successful, you possess the following qualifications and skills:
- Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience;
- Previous Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal experience considered a strong asset (2-3+ years preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders;
- Proficient in thinking critically and solving problems;
- Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment;
- Ability to be self-motivated and autonomous;
- Excellent team player who contributes positively to the team culture;
- Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly; and,
- Knowledge of Property Online and Planet NB considered an asset.
We will be accepting applicants until 034/05/24. We're looking forward to hearing from you!