DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We have been rated one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2022.
We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate department, supporting both Partner and Associate practices, and leading transactional work.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of corporate documents relating to Alberta, BC, Federal and extra-provincial corporations, limited partnerships and societies/not-for-profits, including incorporations/registrations, corporate reorganizations, share/asset transactions, article amendments, director and officer changes, name changes, amalgamations, continuations, dissolutions and revivals;
- Minute book reviews, including reporting and ratifying resolutions;
- Respond to client inquiries and Partner needs expertly and efficiently,
- Managing files independently, and leveraging Legal Assistants as needed;
- Attending to various filings and registrations;
- Conducting due diligence searches;
- Performing administrative and related duties and assisting others in the department; and
- Other duties, as required.
Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a Corporate Paralegal role or similar role;
- Must have CORES II accreditation, CORES III preferred;
- High degree of proficiency with ALF, Aderant and MS Office applications;
- Experience with corporate registry filings;
- Strong understanding of the Business Corporations Act (Alberta);
- Familiarity with the Alberta Societies Act an asset;
- Strong technical aptitude;
- High degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills required to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple files.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health benefits starting on your first day, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and emergency out-of-country travel insurance – with 100% of the premiums paid by the firm;
- Disability Coverage including both short and long-term disability benefits;
- Retirement savings benefits including a support staff pension plan (firm contributes to the plan and matches staff contributions to a maximum percentage of salary), and a Group RRSP where contributions can be deducted directly from pay;
- Time off including competitive vacation time offering based on tenure with the firm, paid sick time and acknowledgment of all statutory and some non-statutory holidays;
- Wellness benefits including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and an annual fitness/wellness subsidy;
- Hybrid Work Environment with the majority of positions having hybrid flexibility;
- Professional Development including support for ongoing continued learning opportunities; and
- Collaborative Team environment with staff and firm-wide events and celebrations throughout the year.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DLA Piper Canada encourages all Applicants with disabilities to contact DLA Piper Canada if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. DLA Piper Canada will consult with the Applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the Applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
