The Legal Assistant will provide legal support the Senior Lawyer and Senior Paralegal in a corporate/securities practice in the downtown area.
Responsibilities for the Role:
Provide corporate/securities legal administrative support to Lawyer and Senior Paralegal
Preparation and organization of corporate/securities documents, corporate/ securities filings and registrations, opening and closing of legal files, record management, document database management, review and drafting of client correspondence
Document and administration preparation of documents related to securities transactions including issuance of security certificates, resolutions, etc
Updating and maintaining minute books including identifying deficiencies
Performing administrative tasks including processing incoming and outgoing mail
Account billing and office bookkeeping
Other duties as required
Skills required for the role:
Detail oriented, outstanding communication (verbal and written) and motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hard-working environment
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks ensuring deadlines are met
Computer skills including Office 365 and document management systems
Able to work in a small office environment
Education and Experience
Post-secondary education from legal assistant program from a recognized post-secondary institution
3+ years corporate/commercial and securities experience
Combination of education and experience will be considered
Knowledge of legal procedures and practices including drafting, processing and filing a variety of legal documents
Access CORES and complete filings of corporate documents an asset
SEDAR+ knowledge an asset
We offer a challenging, fast-paced work environment with excellent compensation, 4-weeks' vacation and bonus incentives. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter that highlights why they would be an exceptional addition to our firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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