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Intermediate Corporate Paralegal
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Organization & Position Summary
Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic multi-service law firm based in Downtown Vancouver with offices in West Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. We offer challenging and rewarding opportunities in a professional and collegial environment.
We are currently seeking an Intermediate Corporate Paralegal to join our Corporate Services department at our downtown office. If you are someone who is organized, proactive, and wants to be part of a growing team, please forward your cover letter and resume to Caeleigh Cardwell, Human Resources Coordinator, at
Duties & Responsibilities of Position- Assisting lawyers with drafting for tax-driven transactions including the preparation of legal transaction documents for section 85 rollovers and section 86/51 exchanges, and the preparation of closing agendas and document lists
- Drafting detailed reporting letters on the completion of transactions and closing books
- Preparing corporate documents such as:
- In corporations and organization of BC, Federal, and Societies entities
- Amalgamations
- Alterations
- Share allotments and transfers
- Redemptions
- Dividends
- Name changes
- Director/officer changes
- Change of registered and records office
- Preparing filings creation and organization documents for limited partnerships
- Conducting name BC reservations with BC Registry and Online Services
- Conducting Nuans reservations
- Maintaining Minutebox database including creating new cards for incoming record books
- Reviewing minute record books
- Drafting deficiency memos
- Conducting searches on:
- BC Online
- Corporations Canada
- Land Title
- Drafting routing correspondence with clients, lawyers, and department staff
- Performing conflict searches
- Sending minute books out for registered and records office changes
- Maintaining BC, Federal, and Societies filing annually
- Preparing BC and Federal transparency reports
- Maintaining Smartsheet databases for various projects
- A positive and upbeat attitude
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
- A “self-starter” personality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of a paralegal program from an accredited institution
- 4+ years’ experience with working knowledge of corporate department procedures
- Proficient experience working with Minute Box
- Experience working with Elite or similar document management system
- Experience working in a fast-paced work environment with quick turnarounds and efficient transaction handling
- Solid proficiency in MS Office applications
- Experience working with Smartsheet is preferred
- Experience with Limited Partnerships is preferred
- Job type:
Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday - In person
- Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal/market equity.
- Additional Pay:
Overtime pay (if required) - Benefits:
- Monthly firm events
- Casual Fridays
- Extended benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement (if required)
- Access to building amenities
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