Low Murchison Radnoff LLP, an Ottawa law firm, is looking to add a Full-Time Corporate Law Clerk to its team.
Primary Duties Include
· Administrative and accounting duties including but not limited to preparing correspondence, follow-ups with clients and third parties, billing, scanning, photocopying, faxing, filing, and managing incoming correspondence/documents for counsel.
· Creating, organizing, and maintaining federal and provincial private business entities including corporations and partnerships.
· Preparing documentation for amalgamations, continuances, amendments, dissolutions, and revivals.
· Preparing applications for Certificates of Authorization for professional corporations.
· Preparing documentation for asset and share purchase and sale transactions.
· Preparing documentation for corporate and tax restructurings.
· Preparing resolutions relating to the organization and annual maintenance of corporations, including but not limited to initial and annual resolutions, declarations of dividends and bonuses.
· Preparing annual returns and other Federal and Provincial forms and notices.
· Preparing and filing various forms with the Ontario Ministry and Corporations Canada including but not limited to business name registrations and renewals, initial returns, notices of change, limited partnerships, and extra-provincial registrations.
· Meeting with clients for the review, explanation, and signature of documents.
· Other duties as required.
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
· Experience in an office.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook with excellent keyboarding and grammar skills.
· The ability and desire to work independently and seamlessly transition through a variety of different initiatives and timelines.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities while being well organized and thorough with great attention to detail.
· Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
· Excellent command of the English language is essential.
· French verbal skills would be considered an asset.
· Legal Assistant/Law Clerk diploma/certificate an asset.
· Working knowledge of (i) applicable statutes (OBCA, CBCA, etc.) and business name and registration processes and statutes; (ii) maintenance of corporate records including minute books and regulatory filings an asset.
· Knowledge of eCore, Dye & Durham and Corporations Canada online filing system an asset.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
LMR uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in screening and assessing its applicants when using Recruitment platforms for this position. The AI tool assists us in identifying key skills and experience relevant to the job, but a human team member of LMR reviews all initial results to ensure a fair, comprehensive evaluation of your qualifications. Final selection decisions are made by human team members of LMR.
Low Murchison Radnoff LLP is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
Low Murchison Radnoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.
Low Murchison Radnoff LLP seeks to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of historically disadvantaged groups (i.e., members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and aboriginal peoples). Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will achieve this by ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.
Low Murchison Radnoff LLP strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Experience:
- corporate: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
