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Position:
Legal Assistant, Business Law

Purpose of the role:
As part of a Business Law Legal Assistant team, this role supports and administers the busy securities practices of four of BD&P's lawyers with a high degree of independence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily correspondence, document preparation, preparation and updating (both physical and digital) closing books and minute books.
• Involved in file opening, preparation, management and closing.
• Administer bring forward system/diaries.
• Provide administrative support such as routing/answering correspondence, booking meetings, coordinating calendars and schedules, entering time and facilitating client billing.
• Conduct searches and carry out investigations through internet and other means.
• Assist in preparation of various documents such as agreements, minutes, news releases, and resolutions.
• Assist with continuous disclosure and other securities filings as directed.
• Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, Corporate Services, clients and creditors on the files in progress.
• Assist other members of the team as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Formal legal assistant education (Legal Assistant Diploma or similar).
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a legal assistant supporting a securities practice.
• Established legal software skills (Microsoft Office, Closing Folders, DocuSign, and Litera preferred) and high typing speed required.
• Familiarity with SEDAR and SEDI preferred.
• Familiarity with Diligent software preferred.

Required Skills & Personality Traits for Success:

• Industry Knowledge: Knowledgeable and skilled in supporting a Securities Law practice.
• Organization: Exceptionally effective at planning ahead, organizing, and prioritizing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy: Work product is consistently thorough and free of mistakes. Ensures work product is perfected prior to review by the lawyer.
• High standards: Establishes and models standards that guarantee exceptional quality and attention to detail. Continually seeking to improve processes and create efficiencies.
• Takes Initiative: Has a proactive approach; takes action without being prompted.
• Highly composed: Responds calmly and performs steadily in a fast-paced work environment.
• Problem solving: Ability to devise solutions, create opportunities, or identify tools sufficient to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations and difficulties.
• Demonstrates Flexibility: Ability to work effectively within a variety of situations, readily adapting to on-going changes.

Why BD&P?

The world is changing, and it’s happening faster than ever. Constant transformation, progress, setbacks, challenges. Businesses and people are adapting, but nobody can do it alone. Maybe it’s easier for us to keep up because we’ve always been nimble and we’ve always brought creative thinking to the way we practice law.

BD&P is a full-service boutique law firm headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Our approximately 120 lawyers are bright, deeply talented legal minds who work on a broad spectrum of matters and litigation work, sitting across the table from national and international firms.

BD&P is proud to maintain its independence while representing clients in a wide variety of sectors including in sectors including Energy, renewables, Agribusiness, technology and life sciences.
We like to think having a track-record of supporting entrepreneurs gives us a unique approach. We are not just legal advisors, we are true partners. We've been called unconventional and we think that makes us better partners to our clients for now- and for the future.

BD&P has an inclusive culture where their people feel motivated to bring their best to the workplace. We understand that diversity and inclusion result in better decision making, more innovative problem solving, and enhanced creativity.

With a culture of collegiality, the firm encourages pursuits that go beyond the office, as we know that remarkable people have passions beyond their profession. The diverse activities pursued by the firm's partners, associates and staff bring an authentic kinetic energy to the firm.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in this position?

Are you the right fit with our team?

Please note that, due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

About Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer

Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.bdplaw.com