CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL LAW CLERK
Are you a corporate/commercial law clerk looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to work in a small-firm environment? Do you have experience with incorporations, reorganizations, asset and share transactions, and corporate minute books? Do you enjoy working directly with clients and collaborating with other professionals? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are a small but busy law firm in Orleans, Ontario, providing quality legal services to our corporate and commercial clients. You will work under the direct guidance of a senior lawyer who has over 19 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. You will support the lawyer's practice by preparing and reviewing documents in support of commercial transactions, conducting searches and filings, incorporating and re-organizing companies, maintaining and updating corporate Minute Books, and providing clerical and administrative support. You will also act as a liaison with outside real estate clerks in support of the lawyer's real estate practice.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A law clerk designation with a minimum of 3 years of law office experience
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Bilingualism in English and French is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Unity, and Clio management. Experience with MinuteBox is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive and professional attitude and a willingness to learn and grow
We offer:
• A competitive salary and vacation time commensurate with experience
• Group benefits
• Free parking
• Paid personal/sick leave
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• An opportunity to work on interesting and diverse files and to develop your skills and knowledge
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and cover letter to Nancy MacMillan, Office Manager, at [email protected]. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in working with us and what skills and experience you can bring to the position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.