Corporate/Tax Paralegal at Patterson Law

The role

Patterson Law is seeking an experienced Corporate/Tax Paralegal for their Halifax office. This role will provide legal support to Corporate/Tax and Commercial lawyers, focusing on preparing corporate documents for complex tax reorganizations and managing client minute books. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to track billable hours.

What you'll do

Drafting and reviewing legal documents for transactions including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, and complex tax-driven reorganizations
Managing, coordinating and ensuring the smooth flow of work for assigned lawyer(s), including responsibility for filings and filing deadlines
Organizing files, and ongoing maintenance of files in accordance with group protocols
Attending conferences, seminars, lunches, dinners, etc. when required
Maintaining minute book records for corporate clients
Exercising independent judgment and resourcefulness in problem resolution
Ensuring lawyers are provided with ongoing status of progress and flagging items for timely follow-up
Communicating promptly and effectively with all involved parties including clients, lawyers, colleagues, accountants, government agencies
Maintaining up-to-date time records and capturing billable hours accurately for proper billing

What we're looking for

Minimum of three years experience as a paralegal in Corporate/Tax law

Five plus years experience as a paralegal in Corporate/Tax law preferred

Post-secondary education in Paralegal studies or equivalent knowledge/experience

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Companies Act (Nova Scotia)

Experienced user of the Registry of Joint Stocks system

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Demonstrate discretion and sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and trust in handling highly sensitive confidential information

Ability to effectively prioritize, track, and follow-up on outstanding items

Calm under pressure with superior interpersonal skills

Capacity to meet deadlines and manage multiple competing priorities

Strong analytical skills

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Keen attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

Strong work ethic

Energetic, flexible, and willing to pitch in whenever necessary

Highly computer literate

Benefits

Group insurance coverage on day one

Pension plan membership after a year

Hiring contacts

careers@pattersonlaw.ca

Corporate/Tax Paralegal