Law Clerk - Corporate

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.

What We are Looking For:

Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join our Corporate Services department to work alongside a group of high performing Lawyers Law Clerks and Legal Assistants. This role is ideal for someone who excels in a busy environment and has strong attention to detail. The optimal candidate has indepth knowledge of Corporate law good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to simple/complex incorporations organizations amendments continuances to/from other jurisdictions short and long form amalgamations dissolutions under the governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) Canada Business Corporations Act Canada NotforProfit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario)
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual meeting materials changes in directors/officers/registered office dividends share provisions etc. and make necessary filings
• Compose and file business name partnership and limited partnership registrations as required by provincial legislation
• Prepare and file extraprovincial and territorial registrations amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories
• Prepare and file annual returns initial returns and notices of change as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario)
• Provide assistance during and/or subsequent to completion of a transaction as may be required
• Review analyze and summarize basic/complex minute books and corporate records and recommend a course of action to rectify any deficiencies and draft necessary documentation
• Conduct preliminary searches for name availability obtain NUANS document list corporate profile report and determine currency of information
• Obtain Certificates of Status/Compliance
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• 810 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes
• Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications MinuteBox CorpLink eCore and Adobe Acrobat
• Willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a midsized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contactand we will work with you to provide accessibility support.