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Job Location drjobs

Concord - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drafts all correspondence and letters to clients accountants etc. with respect to corporate matters for the Lawyer to review and sign. Delivers letters and correspondence via appropriate method (i.e. fax email or courier).
  • Completes corporate minute books and folders and enters information into corporate database (determines deficiencies if necessary). Drafts letters to clients seeking missing information or instructions.
  • Orders and reviews preliminary and full NUANS reports Certificates of Status Profile reports etc.
  • Prepares annual resolutions/minutes of meetings as required.
  • Prepares dividends (capital eligible and ineligible) bonus resolutions and certified copies thereof.
  • Updates corporate lists with new companies received and maintains corporate records with respect to addresses directors shareholders officers etc.
  • Prepares audit inquiry responses as required.
  • Drafts and files business name registrations limited partnership and general partnership registrations and renewals.
  • Completes and files Form 1 NOC with Ministry when addresses directors or officers change.
  • Prepares annual returns as required.
  • Prepares corporate documentation including but not limited to Articles of Incorporation Articles of Amendment Continuance Amalgamation Dissolution Revival when instructions have been received.
  • Drafts share transfers as instructed. Forwards to Lawyer for review and approval.
  • Completes transaction files as required including but not limited to; ordering corporate searches/due diligence supplies obtaining information arranging for delivery/exchange of documents arranging for necessary banking drafting and filing PPSA registrations when needed providing accounting reports to clients and postclosing matters.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar position in a Corporate Law practice
  • A diploma in a related Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk program or equivalent years of experience
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft office etc.
  • Working knowledge of Fastco Cyberbahn and Legal Accounting Software

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (written & verbal) skills
  • Ability to analyze and understand legal documents and maintain strong attention to detail
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent data
  • Demonstrates a professional demeanor high ethical standards respect and commitment to service excellence
  • Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with lawyers and other employees as part of a team
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines

Job Types: Fulltime Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Vision care


Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Legal

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