Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent at LRO Staffing — NeverHard
Corporate Law Clerk - Permanent at LRO Staffing in Ottawa, Ottawa region. Skills: Accounting documents preparation, Alberta Corporate Filings, Bank act searches, Bankruptcy searches, Client Communication. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
LRO Staffing
Location
Ottawa, Ottawa region
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Accounting documents preparation
Alberta Corporate Filings
Bank act searches
Bankruptcy searches
Client Communication
Corporate Searches
File Administration
Litigation searches
Minute Book Management
Ontario Ministry Filings
Corporate Law Clerk – Permanent – 18919
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
Minute Book administration, including preparation of review reports, rectifications, updating registers and ledgers, and maintaining records with the 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, 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 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.
About You
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/year. Benefits will be offered.
Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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