Paralegal, Corporate Registries
Job Summary
Department Information
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
Job Information
The Paralegal, Corporate Registries (Paralegal) supports the Team Lead, Corporate Registries with the administration of the Corporate Registry (Registry). The Paralegal has specialized training and skills in business organizations and corporate/commercial legal matters based on extensive experience in corporate/commercial law. The Paralegal ensures the work of lawyers and paralegals was completed correctly, and in compliance with statutory or registry requirements.
The Paralegal must have seasoned knowledge of business organizations and registration procedures. The Paralegal must have knowledge of computer and IT electronic registration and registry search systems. The Paralegal must have critical level of human relations, interpersonal and communication skills to provide customer service in a professional and courteous manner, and work with and influence upset or frustrated customers. The Paralegal must have proven attention to detail and ability to review and analyze legal documents. For more information on the required knowledge, skills, and abilities please read the attached job description.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a college paralegal diploma, 2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27476
Closing Date: February 12, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $45.34 per hour (approximately $88,413 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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