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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.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • We are seeking a permanent, full-time Corporate Paralegal to join our Halifax Corporate Services team. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will:
  • Attend to incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions and revivals of provincial and Federal entities
  • Process due diligence requests
  • Prepare and file PPSA registrations
  • Review and maintain corporate minute books
  • Attend to the registration of partnerships and business names, extra provincial registrations, and limited partnerships
  • Submit filings with the provincial corporate registries, Industry Canada, and other licensing authorities
  • Record billable and non-billable time
  • Attend to other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of paralegal diploma or equivalent, and 5+ years' experience as a Corporate Paralegal or a similar position
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience with REGIS, an asset
  • Experience with a corporate management database, an asset
  • Experience with SEDAR, 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
  • 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 program

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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

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This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

If this sounds like you, please apply online by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills can help us achieve our mission.

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

Competition Number: CP1203-CB

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About Cox & Palmer

About Cox & Palmer

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to client service.

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and an inclusive team environment.

General résumés for staff or lawyer positions can be emailed to the addresses listed:

New Brunswick - [email protected]

Newfoundland & Labrador - [email protected]

Nova Scotia - [email protected]

Prince Edward Island - [email protected]

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