Paralegal in Corporate and Transactional Law
There is a place for you!
Cain Lamarre is the best-established and one of the largest law firms in Quebec. With 15 offices and 550 resources, including nearly 300 legal professionals, lawyers, and notaries active in all areas of law, combined with deeply rooted values that put people first, we can offer you a stimulating career in a welcoming environment.
Cain Lamarre is seeking a paralegal specializing in corporate and transactional law for its offices in Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d’Or.
PROFILE
The successful candidate will stand out for their thoroughness, sense of organization and priorities, which will enable them to manage several matters simultaneously. Independent and highly customer-service oriented, they will enjoy working in a team and virtually, as well as contributing significantly to the success of the office and the department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist lawyers and notaries in preparing closing schedules and drafting legal documents in connection with the purchase and sale of businesses, complex corporate and tax reorganizations, and the drafting of share capital structures
- Prepare documents relating to incorporations, registrations, organizations, dividend declarations, amendments to articles of incorporation, mergers, dissolutions, share transactions (such as rollovers and exchanges), and extra-provincial registrations
- Verify minute books in connection with corporate transactions, business acquisitions, or real estate financing, and draft verification reports and corrective resolutions
- Perform annual company updates (resolutions, reports, and declarations, etc.), ensure that minute books are kept up to date, perform necessary follow-ups, and index the corporate filing system
- Enter and maintain corporate data in EnAct
- Follow up on files and filings with regulatory authorities and deadlines
- Provide assistance and communication to professionals and clients
- All other related tasks
SKILLS AND QUALITIES SOUGHT
- College diploma in legal techniques or equivalent experience
- Relevant experience in the required field of law: a strong asset
- Excellent command of French, both spoken and written
- Good understanding of English (regular English-speaking clientele)
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of computer tools such as Land Registry, Telus Assyst Real Estate platform, RDPRM, and Para-Maître, EnAct, and Closing Folders software is an asset
- Autonomy and team spirit
- Organizational and responsibility skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Rigorous, meticulous, and professional
- Ability to manage priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate easily with various stakeholders
BENEFITS
- Full-time, permanent position
- Flexible schedule and work-life balance
- Group insurance partially paid by the employer
- Group pension plan with employer contribution
- Telemedicine and employee and family assistance program
- Annual health and wellness reimbursement program
- Hybrid work mode available
- On-site parking
*All applications will be treated confidentially. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.