Our client is a small law firm located in Kitsilano and they are looking for an experienced paralegal to assist in business law and wills & estates. This role is a remote position with some in office meeting required although rare. A work from home set up is required.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting corporate records, resolutions, agreements, and ancillary documents (like org charts and closing agendas) for various business matters and transactions such as incorporations, reorganizations and M&A transactions
• Preparing and attending to various registry filings and searches, including support on transactional due diligence
• Creating and reviewing minute books, keeping them up to date, and rectifying deficiencies, including related database support in Appara
• Preparing corporate annual maintenance (BC, federal and some other Canadian jurisdictions)
• Estate planning, including drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements and other estate planning documents
• Estate administration, including drafting applications for grants of probate and administration, reconciliations and related correspondence
• Supporting with ad hoc admin and operations matters
• Conducting some legal research and analysis
• Liaising directly with clients and third parties on various matters, and preparing various legal correspondence

Qualifications:

• Graduation of a paralegal program or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in business law and/or wills & estates (and ideally both),
• Ability and experience working effectively in an autonomous remote position.
• Appara knowledge is a strong asset

If you feel you meet this criteria and are looking for a remote work from home position, please send us your resume today!