Charlottetown Corporate Paralegal

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The Opportunity

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 aCorporate Paralegalto join our Charlottetownoffice in a full-time permanent position. As part of the Corporate Services team, you will provide support within our corporate department.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

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 Prince Edward Island corporate registry;
• 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.

What you'll need

Qualifications

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.

We're looking for

Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible
Technology Champion
Highly detail-oriented
Thrive in deadline-driven Environments
Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment
Team-oriented
Positive Team Player
Committed to Professionalism
Client-focused
Excellent communication and interpersonal

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation.

A certified Great Place to Work, McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

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; and,
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, Pride@MC, Special Events, Wellness, and more!