Paralegal- Financial Services

Posted:	August 12, 2022	Company:	McMillan LLP
Address:	Royal Centre, 1055 W. Georgia Street, Suite 1500	Postal Code:	V6E 4N7
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Your Next Opportunity

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an opportunity for a full-time Financial Services Paralegal in our Vancouver office.  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a national law firm.

Please note that this role offers a hybrid workweek. Each week will combine both working at home for a few days and working in the office for the balance. Your hybrid schedule will start once you join McMillan!

What You’ll Do

You will be working closely with our lawyers, paralegals and legal administrative assistants across Canada, primarily in Financial Services (Banking)  and Commercial Real Estate, to deliver quality legal services to our clients and will be involved in a wide variety of legal tasks including:

• Drafting, reviewing and providing input on loan, security and other relevant financing documentation, drafting financing statements and other relevant Land Title, Personal Property and public registrations
• Conducting online legal searches and other research in relation to due diligence on financing and other commercial transactions, and preparing comprehensive due diligence summaries in respect of same
• Keeping abreast of new developments and participating in practice group meetings and initiatives
• Maintaining the integrity of all record keeping, indexing and database systems
• Maintaining and enhancing legal technical knowledge by attending professional development seminars and workshops

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Your history includes a Paralegal Diploma, coupled with experience at the Paralegal level.  Knowledge of legal and technical procedures, statutes, regulations and applicable governmental practices is mandatory. You have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, are detail-oriented, able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp Time or similar document management and timekeeping software is required.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

McMillan = You

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan, which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People five years in a row.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting the communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment, which nurtures mentoring, and inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients and to working with you to help you achieve your professional and career development goals.

Let’s get started

If you are interested in applying for this position and you reside in or around the Vancouver area, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the Apply Now button on our website.

Agency inquiries- please contact- Katelyn Walters at katelyn.walters@mcmillan.ca

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.