Job Description

McKercher LLP is one of Saskatchewan\'s top ranked law firms and we are now recruiting for a full-time paraprofessional to join our Corporate department at our Reigna office. The McKercher team is built on friendships and values including integrity, excellence leadership and collaboration. We believe in family first. New members to our Firm are supported by both long-term and new employees who work together as a team to support our clients and each other. We are looking for an individual who is detailed oriented, confident and self-motivated and who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and has a proven track record supporting teams and lawyers. The right candidate will work as part of a team, as well as independently to ensure the work is completed. If you are someone who can solve a problem, multi-task, prioritize, organize and expedite workflow; coupled with the ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment, we want to speak with you! We will train the right candidate, but preference will be given to those who have 5 years or more working in a Corporate Legal Assistant capacity. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience and an understanding of:

• Minimum 5 years\' experience working as a legal assistant, with a focus in Corporate Law
• Responding to client inquiries over the phone or through email
• Experience working with the ISC platform for Saskatchewan Corporate Registry and Land Titles Registry, and including but not limited to filings, submissions and reporting
• Knowledge and experience with incorporations, business name registrations, extra-provincial registrations, limited partnership registrations, amalgamations, dissolutions and submissions of the same with Saskatchewan Corporate Registry and Corporations Canada
• Drafting, editing and review of complex legal agreements and documents
• Knowledge of the SEDI website and SEDAR platform, considered an asset
• Knowledge of legal rules and Business Acts of procedure to ensure compliance
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite package including, Word, Excel and Outlook

We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment where you will feel welcomed and be part of a dynamic team. Background and Reference Checks:
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verification. A reference check will also be conducted. Your application:
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application by e-mail listed on the McKercher LLP Careers Page of their website. Please indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter. We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Regina, SK S4P 4B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian citizen, or PR, or otherwise authorized to work in Canada, please explain.

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person