Corporate Clerk - Calgary Position: Paralegal Closing Date: Closes January 22, 2025 Location: Calgary
Our Calgary office is currently looking for a Corporate Clerk to join our team and work with our growing corporate client base. The ideal candidate will have graduated from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal course (equivalencies will be considered).
At MLT Aikins LLP, we are advocates of promoting from within, recognizing talent and ensuring that our staff continue a long and successful career with the firm. This position will offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to continue to develop their skills, broaden their experience and challenge themselves with the potential for growth within the team.
Responsibilities
- Preparing annual maintenance packages for Alberta, Federal and Extra-Provincial entities.
- Preparing various change documents such as Notices of Change of Address, Notices of Change of Head Office Address, Notices of Change of Agent for Service, Notices of Change of Directors, Annual Returns, Declarations of Trade Names, and Declaration of Partnerships.
- Attending to CORES Level I and II filings with the Alberta Corporate Registry.
- Attending to online filings with the Corporations Canada.
- Conducting Corporate Searches and obtaining Certificates of Status.
- Maintaining the integrity of our corporate database, virtual minute books and file records.
- Handling requests for corporate documents, including sending minute books and corporate seals.
- Preparing and filing NWPTA documents online.
- Preparing correspondence and/or reporting to clients/agents, as required.
- Preparing monthly invoicing related to annual maintenance packages.
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a corporate clerk/paralegal role.
- CORES level 1 is required, CORES level 2 would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of corporate law and basic accounting principles required.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team, strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word.
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- A positive and inclusive work environment
Our diversity statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.