We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, you will provide essential legal support in estate administration, estate planning, and litigation matters. Your expertise will ensure the smooth handling of legal documentation, client communications, and case management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and draft legal documents related to estate planning, administration, and litigation.<br>• Coordinate and manage all aspects of court filings, including pleadings and motions.<br>• Maintain and organize case files using advanced case management software.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on case progress.<br>• Utilize tools such as Aderant and CompuLaw to manage legal calendars and deadlines.<br>• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials.<br>• Assist with document scanning, photocopying, and other administrative tasks as needed.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines through meticulous file management.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to optimize workflow and enhance overall efficiency.
<p>Our well-established business law firm client in downtown Vancouver is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Corporate Paralegal</strong> to support its growing corporate/commercial practice. This role offers a mix of corporate records work and hands-on involvement in transactional files, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and governance matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a 14-month contract position with strong potential for a permanent role.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Corporate Records Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain physical and digital corporate records (BC, federal, and extraprovincial)</li><li>Assist with the transition of records to digital minute books </li><li>Prepare corporate documents and filings using templates and precedents</li><li>Manage updates in the corporate records database</li><li>Coordinate outgoing record packages and couriers</li><li>Respond to email and telephone inquiries from clients and internal team members</li></ul><p><strong>Transactional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support formation and governance matters for corporations, partnerships, and not-for-profits</li><li>Assist with documentation for M& A transactions, reorganizations, continuations, dissolutions, and joint ventures</li><li>Conduct due diligence reviews of minute books and public records</li><li>Prepare rectification resolutions and due diligence summaries</li><li>Perform BC Online and other registry searches</li><li>Review and format legal correspondence, agreements, and closing documents</li><li>Coordinate execution via DocuSign and assemble digital closing books (manually and through Closing Folders)</li><li>Provide assistance with large-scale transactions and firm-wide projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a leading independent investment firm, is seeking an experienced <strong>M& A Law Clerk</strong> to join their Vancouver office on an <strong>18-month contract with strong potential for permanent role</strong>. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex corporate and transactional matters in a fast-paced, professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex corporate transactions, from initial counsel instructions through to completion of post-closing filings</li><li>Execute corporate and securities name searches, and assist with share/asset purchase and sale transactions as well as reorganizations</li><li>Prepare documents for British Columbia and Federal entities, including incorporations, organizations, continuances, amendments, amalgamations, and dissolutions</li><li>Prepare and file extra-provincial registrations, business names, and required corporate updates</li><li>Maintain both electronic and physical corporate records, including supporting the onboarding and maintenance of an electronic corporate database</li><li>Perform administrative and related duties as assigned, and assist colleagues when needed</li><li>Respond to internal and external requests for information and documentation, providing general legal support services</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the firm’s business objectives</li></ul>
<p>Our client in the construction industry are looking for a skilled Contract & Risk Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing contract reviews, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of contract administration, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Reviews terms and conditions of bid documents, contracts (service/maintenance agreements, modernization agreements, new installation/construction agreements), and change orders.</li><li>Negotiates and approves contract terms with sales representatives and customers</li><li>Supports projects and initiatives that have regulatory, legal or operational risk implications</li><li>Advises departments and customers of contractual rights and obligations</li><li>Administers completion of insurance and bond request forms, as needed</li><li>Assists regional and branch representatives in drafting and issuing demand letters to non-paying customers, and negotiating settlements of unpaid accounts and early contract cancellations</li><li>Reviews and revises national agreements, preparing contract review guidance documents for internal use, and conducting research into legislative updates and other contract-related industry trends, as required</li><li>Involvement with legal notice of delinquent AR issues and resolution of same with the branches</li><li>Performs other legal research and administrative duties to support and assist in Legal, Compliance, Contracts & Risk Administration, as assigned</li></ul>
<p>We have an opening for a junior and/or an intermediate litigation legal assistant in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate would be motivated, a quick learner and be an integral part of our friendly and collaborative team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Performing LAA work from file opening to closing.</li><li>Drafting simple pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books.</li><li>Drafting correspondence.</li><li>Filing documents with court registries.</li><li>Communicating with opposing counsel, experts and clients.</li><li>Maintaining BF limitation dates.</li></ul>
