St. John's Corporate Paralegal

Are you a legal administrative professional or paraprofessional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment in which you learn everyday, and have fun doing so?

Our Corporate Services team is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our St. John's office in a full-time permanent position. As part of the Corporate Services team, you will provide support within our corporate department.

As a Corporate Paralegal, you will be responsible for:

• Process annual renewals relating to provincial and extra-provincial registrations for which we act as Attorney for Service;
• Prepare accounts and process payments related to the annual renewal process;
• Update corporate information at the Newfoundland Registry of Companies;
• Prepare and update information on annual resolutions/minutes;
• Prepare and update information re notices of changes of officers, directors, and shareholders and related minute book updates;
• Attend to extra provincial registrations and their updates regarding name changes, amalgamations, continuances;
• Prepare documentation and attend to filings related to basic Provincial and Federal company incorporations;
• Attend to minute book updates; and,
• Input and maintain data in the Corporate Services database as per standard procedures.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education;
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferably within the corporate field;
• Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and legal billing systems;
• Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism; and,
• Experience with knowledge management software and government websites.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal (wellness) spending account.
• Commuting allowance.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team.
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our on-line application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact us at [email protected]