Junior Corporate Paralegal - Halifax - Cox & Palmer

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Junior Corporate Paralegal | Halifax, NS

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

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.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Junior Corporate Paralegal to join our Halifax Corporate Services team.

• Attend to corporate annual compliance matters;
• Prepare annual and other routine resolutions;
• Review and maintain corporate minute books;
• Submit filings with the provincial corporate registries, Industry Canada, and other licensing authorities;
• Provide assistance with due diligence requests and Personal Property Security Act registrations;
• Provide assistance relating to audit response requests;
• Record billable and non-billable time;
• Attend to other duties as assigned;

• Minimum of 1 year of corporate paralegal experience;
• 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 Suite;
• 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;
• Knowledge of RegSys, an asset;
• Knowledge of Athennian, an asset.

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

• A generous paid vacation allowance
• Three flex days per year
• Paid sick days
• Hybrid work options for many roles
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance
• Group RRSP and TFSA programs

We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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