Paralegal, Corporate & Tax

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a Firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026). Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada’s Global Law Firm, a Firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Tax/Corporate Paralegal assists the Firm’s tax lawyers and their clients with routine to complex corporate work including drafting of documents in a corporate reorganization. This role has moderate to high level of communication with the firm’s lawyers and external accountants and is often times working under a higher degree of pressure and tight deadlines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Name changes and Amendments for Federal and Alberta corporations;
• Amalgamations of Alberta and Federal Corporations;
• Incorporations of Alberta, Federal and Not-For-Profit Corporations;
• Continuance in/out of Alberta or Canada;
• Dissolution and Revivals;
• Preparation of tax related agreements and documents;

Other responsibilities include, but not be limited to:

• Complete minute book reviews;
• Maintain accurate records in corporate database;
• Create and maintain corporate precedents;
• Complete name searches and reservations;
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Superb accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills;
• Responsible, dependable and consistent;
• Able to work with minimal instruction and prioritize the workload accordingly;
• Able to work independently and in a team environment;
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Self-starter who is able to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure both independently and in a team setting.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited college plus a minimum of seven (7) years of previous paralegal experience in related practice areas (Tax/Corporate);
• CORES Level III accreditation;
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience with digital filing and document management;
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.

This role is a new position.

The target salary range for this position is $75,000– $90,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges, which are based on comparable roles in the external market.  We strive to hire, promote, and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range, with consideration given to prior experience, relevant skills, and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits, paid time off, retirement savings plans, a fitness subsidy, parental leave top-up, and more.

In addition, our learning and development programs—such as mentorship opportunities, employee networks, and leadership development initiatives—are designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons, all candidate screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time, we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however, these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings, in whole or in part, at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025) for the eighth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.