Bishop & McKenzie LLP is currently accepting applications for a Corporate Paralegal to join their team in Edmonton.

We are looking for a full time highly motivated person to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. To thrive in this challenging role, you will embrace variety and have excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Key Functions:

  • Prepare corporate record documents and resolutions and effect CORES filings
  • Extensive contact with personnel of various law firms and government entities in relation to Alberta, Federal and extra-provincial corporate matters
  • Responsible for keeping up to date on all new government and corporate registry policies and research Acts/Regulations
  • Create and maintain Corporate Records

Requirements:

  • Paralegal/Legal Assistant certification preferred, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
  • Experience with ALF an asset
  • 5-7 years and direct work experience in a corporate paralegal capacity
  • CORES Levels III required
  • Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills are essential
  • Ability to work within/under deadlines and independently
  • Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion; knowledge of data privacy laws.
  • Superior interpersonal skills to interact with employees, lawyers, clients, departments, external agencies and work as a team player
  • Proficient in recording time and billing of matters
  • Meticulous records maintenance skills
  • Strong customer service orientated

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our firm is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values, respects, and supports different lived experiences and perspectives. We offer a full benefit package, holiday entitlement in the first year, and an employer contributed RRSP.

We would like to thank all applicants: however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to the attention of Bailey English at benglish@bmllp.ca

Human Resources Contact

Bailey English
Bishop & McKenzie LLP
2300, 10180 - 101 St. NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1V3

E-Mail: benglish@bmllp.ca