Paralegal; Corporate Department, CORES III

Paralegal (Corporate Department, CORES III)

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Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm with offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Tsuut’ina Nations, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, and Johannesburg. We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in virtually all areas of business law to a broad range of clients, including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non‑profit bodies, and individual clients.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced senior‑level, CORES III accredited, paralegal to join the Corporate Services Department. The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable, positive, and interested in their work. Working under the general supervision of a lawyer, the candidate will independently perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks.

Hybrid remote work arrangements are available with requirements as per business needs for onsite office support. The successful candidate must live in or around Calgary, AB, and be able to commute to the office as often as required. While this is a hybrid role, the majority of the work may be onsite. Fasken Calgary has a mandatory requirement of three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days remote, work permitting.

In‑office requirements are subject to change, based on business needs as determined by the Firm’s Management.

Hours of work are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional pre‑authorized overtime may be required to meet client and business needs.

For Indigenous candidates interested in employment on‑reserve, there may be an opportunity at Fasken to do so at our Alberta office situated on Tsuut’ina Nation, west of Calgary. Such candidates are encouraged to speak to Human Resources during the interview process to obtain additional information.

• Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations.
• Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community.
• Working collaboratively – you’re a self‑starter who values working in a collaborative team‑based environment.
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties.
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology.
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem‑solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues.
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times.

• Drafting various documents under the supervision of a lawyer, including, but not limited to:
  • agreements
  • resolutions
  • complex share provisions
  • documents for various types of transactions including corporate and tax reorganisations
  • documents relating to incorporation and organisation, amalgamations, complex amendments, continuances and dissolutions
  • closing agendas
• Meeting with lawyers to receive instructions and feedback.
• Assisting with closings.
• Updating the ALF database.
• Other duties as assigned, under the direction of the supervising lawyer and/or Manager, Corporate Services.

• Completion of a post‑secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma; an equivalent combination of education, lived experience, and professional expertise will also be considered.
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ paralegal experience (large firm experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of corporate legislation.
• CORES III certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with using and learning technology.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to resolve daily…