This job is no longer taking applications and is displayed only for reference.
To view current postings please conduct a new search.
Thank you.
ABOUT FELESKY FLYNN LLP:
Felesky Flynn LLP is a recognized leader in Canadian and International tax matters, as well as trust and estate law. With offices in Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary, we work as a team to provide creative solutions to complex problems. Our downtown Saskatoon office is the newest Felesky Flynn location with a small, but growing team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to: Provide a variety of administrative and legal assistance including but not limited to:
- Preparing documents for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolution's of corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies;
- Maintaining corporate minute books;
- Preparing and maintaining annual returns;
- Obtaining and reviewing name reservations;
- Completing searches and registrations;
- Electronic and hard copy filing with Corporate Registry;
- Opening and closing files;
- Opening new matters;
- Preparing engagement letters;
- Obtaining client identification and verification;
- Editing (or drafting of) documents;
- Coordinating meetings, minutes and agendas
- Preparing CRA Forms;
- Providing coverage for other assistants as necessary; and
- Various other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Lawyer and Business Manager.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Legal Assistant certificate or diploma;
- 5+ years of corporate paralegal experience
- Client-focused;
- Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines, while ensuring accuracy;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent Microsoft Word skills;
- Experience with drafting and formatting letters and other documents;
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to evolving work processes;
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; and
- Demonstrates a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Type of Establishment Experience
- Legal firm
Type of Legal Experience (Legal or Law Clerks Only)
- Administrative
- Wills and estate
- Trusts
- Tax
- Corporate
- Commercial
Notaries Public Specific Skills
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
Legal or Law Clerk Specific Skills
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Legal software applications
- Database management