McCarthy Tétrault is a leading Canadian law firm offering a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for eleven consecutive years and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for fourteen consecutive years, our culture is guided by The McCarthy Way —our shared approach to working with clients and with each other. Inclusion , through eliminating barriers to belonging and success; We are recruiting for a Legal Assistant in our Business Law team to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant, and will provide dedicated administrative and transactional support to the Business Law paraprofessional team. The role includes assisting with corporate maintenance and filings, corporate records and minute books, transaction documentation, ALF data maintenance, and coordination with lawyers, clients and internal resource teams. As a Legal Assistant (Business Law), you will be: Providing day-to-day administrative and transactional support to Business Law paraprofessionals. Assisting with the preparation and processing of corporate documents relating to annual maintenance, extra-provincial registrations and cancellations, changes of name, directors and registered offices, and other corporate matters. Assisting with corporate transactions, including preparing, formatting, proofreading and organizing transaction and closing documents and correspondence. Maintaining corporate information and records in ALF,



including entering and updating entity information and ensuring records are complete and accurate. Maintaining corporate minute books and share certificate records and ensuring documents are appropriately filed in the Firm’s document management system. Uploading and organizing documents in Closing Folders and assisting with closing and post-closing matters. Monitoring deadlines and outstanding items and following up proactively to ensure work is completed within required time frames. Coordinating work with the Firm’s other resource groups, including Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks and Billing Analysts, as appropriate, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner. Providing consistent backup support when other assistants are absent and supporting team members who may be managing multiple tasks or difficult deadlines. Performing general administrative tasks, including scanning, emailing, arranging courier pick-ups and coordinating meetings, rooms, catering or audio-visual equipment, as required. Maintaining and developing job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in learning opportunities. Working proactively and collaboratively with lawyers, paraprofessionals, assistants and other members of the Business Law team.



Post-secondary education in Legal Assistant studies or an equivalent qualification. Minimum 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, or Administrative Assistant, ideally acquired in a law firm or professional services environment. Experience supporting a Business Law, corporate or transactional practice would be considered an asset. In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology. Experience with ALF or another corporate records or entity management system would be considered an asset. Strong attention to detail and excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills. Ability to follow up on files, deadlines and outstanding items with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. Solid computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to keep current with changes in technology and learn other software used by the Business Law team. As a member of the McCarthy Tétrault team, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your professional and personal well-being: Comprehensive wellbeing support , including access to Dialogue for confidential mental health support, virtual healthcare assistance and proactive wellness resources for you. Competitive compensation , paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday. Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. A supportive, cooperative culture that values contribution, accountability and shared success across legal and business teams.

📌 Legal Assistant, Business Law Services (Canada)
🏢 McCarthy Tetrault
📍 Canada