Job Description
Corporate Law Clerk
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing all documents relating to corporate reorganizations, share or assets purchase transactions and tax reorganizations.
- Preparing share provisions for tax and reorganization transactions.
- Organizing and maintaining of corporate records, files and extra provincial registrations.
- Conducting minute book reviews, reporting of results including recommendations as to deficiencies.
- Preparing and organizing of both Provincial and Federal incorporations, both share and non-share.
- Preparing all documents in support of fundamental changes.
- Liaising with clients, accountants, lawyers and regulators by telephone and in-person to take instructions and obtain information, and report on status of matters.
- Transaction support.
Qualifications
- Must have completed a recognized law clerk program and hold a Law Clerk designation.
- 5+ years of experience as a Law Clerk in a law firm environment is required.
- Experience with corporate database software notably Athennian and OnCorp.
- Experience with not-for-profits and US cross-border matters would be an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is an asset.
- Experience with Ontario and Federal corporate law and exposure to other Canadian jurisdictions.
- Strong time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, proven effectiveness in delivering fast and accurate client service.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated initiative and capacity to work proactively and independently, as well as in a team environment, including training junior clerks and new team members.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to redefine priorities when necessary.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with technology.
- Curiosity of corporate law and ability and willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to respond to urgent client requests outside of normal business hours, if required.
Tagged as : Corporate, Law Clerk
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