Join a collaborative and high-performing boutique law firm where your work directly contributes to exceptional client service and the success of a growing legal team. We are seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our securities and corporate professionals in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with opportunities to grow your career.
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique law firm specializing in securities and corporate and commercial law. The firm is passionate about providing clients with the highest quality legal advice and service and maintains a strong commitment to excellence. Its culture is inclusive, friendly, and supportive, with an emphasis on helping team members achieve their career goals. The organization is also an early adopter of new technology and values positivity, energy, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace new ways of working.
About the Opportunity
This is a full-time Paralegal opportunity offering career growth and the chance to become an integral member of a collaborative legal team. Rather than being assigned exclusively to one lawyer, you will work collectively with the firm's professionals, providing broad administrative and legal support across the practice.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills through exposure to a diverse range of corporate and securities matters while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a high-performance environment.
Following successful completion of the probationary period, this position can be performed on a hybrid basis, with the opportunity to work from home up to three days per week.
About the Position
As a Paralegal, you will provide comprehensive support to the firm's securities and corporate professionals. The role combines legal administrative responsibilities, file management, billing support, client service, and general office support.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing legal and administrative documents.
- Opening files, including client identification and verification and conflict checks.
- Closing files and coordinating off-site file processing.
- Managing digital and physical filing systems.
- Managing audit inquiries and preparing responses using templates and precedents.
- Assisting with billing, collections, cheques, and deposits.
- Providing reception relief as required.
- Supporting lawyers and colleagues with changing priorities and day-to-day legal administrative needs.
You will work as part of the firm's collective team rather than being assigned directly to a single lawyer, making collaboration, flexibility, and communication essential to success in the role.
The Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in corporate and securities law.
- Experience working in a business law environment is preferred.
- Law firm experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong proficiency with the full Microsoft Office 365 suite.
- Experience with or knowledge of ALF+, BC Online, TMX Linx, and SEDAR+.
- Experience with billing software such as Soluno is an asset.
- A Paralegal or LAA certificate is an asset.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to manage competing priorities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $80,000-$90,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Opportunity for professional development and long-term career growth.
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Exposure to a diverse range of corporate and securities matters.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced legal professionals and develop a broad range of skills.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
