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Role: Corporate Paralegal

Location: Vancouver

Why Linmac LLP?

Around here, we only practice law one way – untraditionally. We empower our people and create opportunities for them to flourish. That’s why we offer a work environment that combines individual practice with collaborative creativity. Pair that with some of the top minds in our practice areas, and you have an unstoppable group. Our compensation philosophy is performance-based – not based on tenure or title.

The role:

We are in search of a Corporate Paralegal to join our team in Vancouver. We are looking for someone who can make a significant impact on this growing team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is resourceful, reliable, and proactive.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the firm’s tax law and business law teams with transactions, including drafting documents relating to incorporations, organizations, amalgamations, amendments, alterations, rollovers, redemptions, dividends, reorganization of share capital, purchases and sales of assets and shares, continuances, dissolutions, revivals, extra-provincial registrations across Canada, licenses, limited partnerships, and business names
• Prepare annual reports, corresponding resolutions and complete annual filings with BC Corporate Registry, and Corporations Canada
• Draft and prepare BC registry filings and resolutions to change directors, officers & addresses
• Conduct due diligence minute book reviews, identify deficiencies, and rectify issues
• Proofread, edit and format complex Microsoft Word documents, including use of advanced functionality (e.g. Track Changes, Table of Contents, Mail Merge etc.)
• Prepare internal and external communication and provide general support
• Use initiative and good judgement to relieve legal professionals of administrative detail including but not limited to accounting matters (trust paperwork), invoicing, and opening and closing of files
• File management including organizing, scanning, filing, and electronic filing of documentation
• Maintain up-to-date client accounts by recording billable time and disbursements, issuing accounts and monitoring payment of outstanding accounts
• Calendar management and meeting organization
• Additional administrative duties as required

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of working knowledge of ALF; corporate records management system
• Paralegal certification from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a corporate, commercial and Wills and Estates preferred
• Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff and lawyers
• Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, reliable, independent, highly organized, and detail oriented
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs

About Linmac

We are a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. We practice predominently in the areas of Tax, Business, Litigation, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. We are growing, and if you are up for it, we’d love for you to join our amazing team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are proud to say that here at Linmac LLP we are an equal opportunity employer who believes that in order to reach your full potential you need to be able to bring your true authentic self to work. We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing accommodations for those with disabilities. Should you have any accommodation requirements that we should be made aware of, please be sure to advise us of this during your interview process.

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Role: Law Clerk/Senior Legal Assistant

Location: Toronto

Why Linmac?

We empower our people and create opportunities for them to flourish. We offer a boutique office work environment and a clientele that is business focused.

The role:

We are currently looking for an experienced Law Clerk/Senior Legal Assistant to join our Toronto office supporting our Wills and Estates practice.

Responsibilities:

• Open, close and bill all files
• Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings as required
• Liaison with clients directly for pertinent information for estate planning and wills
• Prepare first drafts of estate planning documents
• Revise estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions
• Prepare and witness Wills and POAs signings
• Scanning, saving and emailing executed Wills & POAs
• Digital file maintenance of emails and client files
• Correspond with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters
• Prepare probate applications
• Prepare various documents required for the administration of estates (releases, consents, indemnities, etc.)
• Maintain organized client files electronically, and in hard copy when required
• Update and maintain inventory of will vault
• Assist with creation of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists
• Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas

Qualifying Attributes:

• Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Wills and Estates preferred
• Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff and lawyers
• Superior communication, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, reliable, independent, and detail oriented
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs

About Linmac

We are a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. We practice predominantly in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. We are growing, and if you are up for it, we’d love for you to join our amazing team.

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Role: Business Development Specialist (BDS)

Location: Toronto

Why Linmac?

We empower our people and create opportunities for them to flourish. We offer a boutique office work environment and a clientele that is business focused.

The role:

We have an immediate need for a Business Development Specialist (BDS) to join our Toronto office. Our ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on, results oriented, experienced professional. Our BDS has experience supporting marketing and business development initiatives within specific practices and industry groups. This is a stand-alone position, with the opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of targeted marketing activities including trade shows, client events, organizational affiliations and sponsorships, cross-practice initiatives and other business development projects as required
• Provide support for digital marketing campaigns and initiatives, as well as external communications
• Develop strategic plans to identify opportunities to promote the practices, increase visibility and position Linmac’s brand in several markets
• Ensure website and marketing content is current
• Coordinate and assist in the development of custom pitches, RFPs and other marketing collateral for new business interest groups and client meetings
• Assist with the assembly, organization, and put up and take down for all trade shows, client meetings, conferences and any other client related events as needed
• Support a group of select lawyers to prepare for business development meetings, trips with prospects and being the liaison for all business development activities as required
• Identify client targets, prepare appropriate collateral and market intelligence
• Deepen existing client relationships, expand client base and increase the visibility of the Linmac brand in the market and legal community by conducting and analysing research and competitive analysis
• Expand and drive social media engagements across practice teams and identified lawyers (ie: LinkedIn, associations)

Qualifying Attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in communications, strong preference for candidates with legal or other professional services related experience
• University or college degree/diploma at a reputable school in Marketing, Communications or similar field required
• Proven ability to organize and schedule the business development needs of an entire organization
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, execute efficiently, and respect hard deadlines in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Experience using a CRM is considered an asset
• Familiarity with production software (Sitecore, Power BI, Google Analytics)
• Basic understanding of web development and graphic design tools would be considered an asset (ie: Canva, WordPress, Visio)

About Linmac

We are a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. We practice predominantly in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. We are growing, and if you are up for it, we’d love for you to join our amazing team.

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