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Corporate Paralegal | Halifax

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Corporate Paralegal to join our Halifax Corporate Services team. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will:

∙Attend to incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions and revivals of provincial and Federal entities

∙Process due diligence requests

∙Prepare and file PPSA registrations

∙Review and maintain corporate minute books

∙Attend to the registration of partnerships and business names, extra provincial registrations, and limited partnerships

∙Submit filings with the provincial corporate registries, Industry Canada, and other licensing authorities

∙Record billable and non-billable time

∙Attend to other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

∙Successful completion of paralegal diploma or equivalent, and 5+ years’ experience as a Corporate Paralegal or a similar position

∙Excellent technical skills and exceptional attention to detail

∙Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment

∙Strong competency in the usage of MS Office

∙Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines

∙Ability to use good judgment and be resourceful

∙Ability to communicate in a professional manner with colleagues and clients

∙Willingness to learn and contribute to the team

∙Experience with REGIS, an asset

∙Experience with a corporate management database, an asset

∙Experience with SEDAR, an asset

Cox & Palmer, Halifax office, provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

∙Health, dental, life and disability insurance

∙Employee Assistance Program

∙Annual health and fitness allowance

∙Group RRSP, pension, and savings programs

This position will remain posted until successfully filled. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to:

Contact Name

Shirley Thomson

Human Resources Manager, Halifax, NS

halifaxrecruiting2@coxandpalmer.com

Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and

Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and Pride at Work Canada.