Corporate & Tax Paralegal

Job summary

Draft and review corporate and tax reorganization documents, coordinate corporate filings, maintain minute books and client records, and keep transactions organized and on schedule. Communicate with clients and other stakeholders, update lawyers on file progress, and accurately track billable time.

Job details

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia We’re working with an established law firm seeking an experienced Corporate & Tax Paralegal to join its team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, managing deadlines, and supporting lawyers on complex corporate and tax matters. About The Role You’ll work closely with corporate and tax lawyers, with occasional support for commercial matters. Much of the work involves preparing documents for corporate reorganizations and keeping transactions organized and on schedule. This is a billable role with annual revenue targets, so accurate time tracking is an important part of the position. What You’ll Do Draft and review documents for incorporations, amalgamations, continuances and tax reorganizations under lawyer direction Coordinate corporate filings and manage filing deadlines Maintain corporate minute books and client records Organize transaction documents and follow up on outstanding items Communicate with clients, lawyers, accountants and government agencies Keep lawyers informed of file progress and matters requiring attention Track time and record billable work accurately What You Bring At least 3 years of corporate/tax paralegal experience; 5+ years is preferred Post-secondary paralegal education or equivalent knowledge and experience In-depth knowledge of the Nova Scotia Companies Act Experience using the Registry of Joint Stocks system Strong document preparation, organization and computer skills Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills Compensation & Benefits Salary: $60,000+ Health, dental, life and disability insurance effective upon hire, with shared premiums Vacation starts at 3 weeks, with flexibility to recognize relevant experience Vacation entitlement increases with service Defined contribution pension with a 5% employee contribution matched by the employer, normally beginning after 1 year Earlier pension enrolment may be considered for experienced candidates Optional RRSP and TFSA participation, without employer matching Work Setup Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia Standard workweek of 34.5 hours Flexibility and overtime may be required during peak periods (September-January) Works closely with the office administration manager and lawyers in the practice group This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. 3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Draft and review corporate and tax reorganization documents, coordinate corporate filings, maintain minute books and client records, and keep transactions organized and on schedule. Communicate with clients and other stakeholders, update lawyers on file progress, and accurately track billable time.

Requirements

At least three years of corporate or tax paralegal experience is required, with five or more years preferred, along with post-secondary paralegal education or equivalent knowledge and experience. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of the Nova Scotia Companies Act and experience with the Registry of Joint Stocks system, as well as strong organizational, document preparation, communication, and deadline-management skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Optional RRSP
• Optional TFSA

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Paralegal Experience
• Tax Paralegal Experience
• Corporate Document Drafting
• Corporate Filings
• Nova Scotia Companies Act
• Registry of Joint Stocks System
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Minute Book Maintenance
• Transaction Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Time Tracking
• Billable Work Management
• Client Communication
• Document Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative