Corporate Paralegal

About Us:

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Calgary office is currently seeking an experienced paralegal to work with the Corporate Services team, reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, Calgary. The ideal candidate will be an organized and eager professional who possesses great customer service skills and a strong work ethic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and filing of substantive legal documentation for Alberta and Federal corporations, including, but not limited to incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, reorganizations and amendments.
• Preparing and filing of documents related to business name registrations, partnership and limited partnership registrations and extra-provincial registrations.
• Conducting minute book reviews, including identifying issues and deficiencies and drafting rectification documentation.
• Providing support on corporate transactional work, including drafting of closing agendas and transactional documentation.
• Updating and maintaining the corporate records database and minute books.
• Interfacing directly with lawyers on client matters.
• Communicating with clients as required and managing client relationships.
• Interacting with and maintaining strong relationships with external parties (including government agencies, vendors and agents).
• Providing general assistance as required.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• CORES III accreditation
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Corporate Paralegal.
• Paralegal accreditation or university degree.
• Possess a broad foundation of legal concepts, experience and applications relevant to the practice of corporate law, including extensive knowledge of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) and the Canada Business Corporations Act.
• Experience with docketing time for legal services (familiarity with iTimeKeep or 3E an asset).
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with corporate data management cloud-based software (preferably Athennian) a strong asset.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload in a busy environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (4-days in office)

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Annually

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.