Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent - 18919 at LRO Staffing — NeverHard
Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent - 18919 at LRO Staffing in Ottawa, Ottawa region. Skills: Client Communication, Corporate Law, Legal Document Preparation, Minute Book Management, file management. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
LRO Staffing
Location
Ottawa, Ottawa region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Client Communication
Corporate Law
Legal Document Preparation
Minute Book Management
file management
About The Opportunity
Our client is an Ottawa law firm located outside the downtown core. They are looking for a dedicated and experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
Minute Book administration, including preparation of Minute Book review reports and rectifications, updating registers and ledgers, and maintaining and updating records with Ontario Ministry, Companies Branch and Corporations Canada
Frequently communicate with clients, lawyers, and other professionals
Prepare the requisite documents for incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, dissolutions, corporate reorganizations, extra-provincial registrations, notifications of new business, and Ontario business name registrations and withdrawals
Assist on share or asset sale and purchase transactions, including the preparation of closing agendas and documents and assisting with completion and closing transactions
General file administration
File, diarize deadlines, and maintain a solid reminder system
Open and close client files, prepare reports to clients, and organize closing documents
Prepare various accounting documents, including but not limited to, client accounts
Assist with debt and equity finance transactions
Conduct corporate searches (PPSA, Writs of Execution, Bankruptcy, Bank Act and Litigation) and prepare reports to clients
Prepare and file annual returns
Obtain certificates of compliance/status
Conduct preliminary name and NUANS searches and prepare draft communication with Corporations Canada when the corporate name is denied
Docket time on substantive corporate matters, prepare accounts, and assist with accounts receivable
Any other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of three years of experience as a corporate/commercial law clerk
Law Clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience and education
Solid knowledge of legal procedures and statutes, including Ontario and Canada Business Corporations Acts
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both as a team and as an individual
Ability to multi-task and flexibility in working with changing priorities
Experience using Athennian, OnCorp and M365
Professional, tactful, and highly dependable
Exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to proofread and format documents
Superb time management and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
About The Job
Salary for this position will depend on experience but is likely to range between $59,000 and $70,000 per year. Benefits will be offered.
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