Are you a highly skilled and organized individual with a strong interest in corporate and commercial legal work?
We are seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our team at Touchstone, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our lawyers with corporate transactions, commercial matters, client file management, and the overall effectiveness of our office. Touchstone Legal Inc. is a boutique law firm providing a wide variety of legal services in the areas of corporate and commercial, trusts, estate planning and administration, elder law, and tax. Our commitment is to foster meaningful relationships with our clients as their trusted advisors. We offer a team-oriented setting that encourages collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal
Company: Touchstone Legal INC.
Location: In-person Dartmouth, NS
Type of Employment: Full Time
Closing Date: The position will continue to accept applications until filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Experience:
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative or legal support role, with a preference for candidates who have worked as a paralegal with a focus on corporate, commercial, transactional, or business law matters.
- Formal paralegal training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Clio, and Kofax.
- Familiarity with billing software and procedures.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Duties & Responsibilities:
- Generate, prepare, and organize documentation and forms essential to corporate law matters.
- Draft, edit, proofread, and compile large, complex, heavily formatted documents related to corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and business law matters.
- Prepare correspondence and other legal documents concerning corporate and commercial matters.
- Handling communications with clients and other professionals, including responding to requests for information by clients, accountants, and advisors.
- Generate, prepare, and organize documentation and forms requisite to the corporate practice area
- Manage minute books and prepare the necessary documentation for their update and for the update of companies with government authorities.
- Maintain minute book and annuals databases.
- Prepare reports on corporate matters, including incorporation, reorganizations, and commercial transactions.
Salary:
- Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates and will reflect experience and qualifications.
Schedule:
- 8 hours per day Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Health and dental
- Profit share
- Continuing education
If you embody these qualifications and are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for this Corporate Paralegal position. Join us at Touchstone, where your skills will contribute to our commitment to excellence in legal services.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to office@touchstonelegal.ca.
Touchstone is an equal opportunity employer. We applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 07/29/2026