Tag: Law

Company: Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:39:05 GMT

Job description: Corporate Law Clerk
Ottawa, ON
AC-18508Our client, a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join their firm. They pride themselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. They serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for customer service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.**Please note this position requires a minimum of 50% time in their office in downtown Ottawa.**Responsibilities:
Primary (70%):

• Preparing corporate documentation relating to corporate governance matters, incorporations, organizations, amendments, dissolutions, reorganizations, including tax reorganizations, share and asset purchases;
• Updating and reviewing corporate minute books;
• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including all manners of corporate searches, filings and registrations;
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standard;
• Document drafting such as Articles of Incorporation/Amendment/Amalgamation, corporate resolutions and registers, purchase agreements, and related documentation for large to medium size corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and deals;
• Corresponding professionally with clients and other external stakeholders such as lawyers, accountants or government employees; and
• Attending to general corporate work when required.

Ancillary (30%):

• Handling administrative duties such as lawyer email and calendars, coordinating meetings, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, printing, scanning and copying as required;
• Processing dockets, billing and accounts receivable;
• Organizing client files or parts of files using the document management system; and
• Attending to other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a law clerk program or diploma;
• Minimum three years’ work experience, including internship or coop placement, as a Law Clerk or Paralegal in the specialized area of corporate law is an asset;
• Experience with professional corporations, and not-for-profit organizations would be a strong asset
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management software and PC Law and/or Soluno (legal accounting software);
• Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks and staff;
• Able to work and reason independently on client files;
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and diplomatically with counsel and other legal professionals outside of the firm, as well as with our clients;
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines; and
• Superior organization and attention to detail to effectively manage accurate files.

Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the “Apply Now” button below.
For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

Company: Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:43:35 GMT

Job description: Corporate Law ClerkOttawa, ONAC-18508Our client, a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm is looking for a Corporate Law Clerk to join their firm. They pride themselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. They serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for customer service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.**Please note this position requires a minimum of 50% time in their office in downtown Ottawa.**Responsibilities:Primary (70%):

• Preparing corporate documentation relating to corporate governance matters, incorporations, organizations, amendments, dissolutions, reorganizations, including tax reorganizations, share and asset purchases;
• Updating and reviewing corporate minute books;
• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including all manners of corporate searches, filings and registrations;
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standard;
• Document drafting such as Articles of Incorporation/Amendment/Amalgamation, corporate resolutions and registers, purchase agreements, and related documentation for large to medium size corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and deals;
• Corresponding professionally with clients and other external stakeholders such as lawyers, accountants or government employees; and
• Attending to general corporate work when required.

Ancillary (30%):

• Handling administrative duties such as lawyer email and calendars, coordinating meetings, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, printing, scanning and copying as required;
• Processing dockets, billing and accounts receivable;
• Organizing client files or parts of files using the document management system; and
• Attending to other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a law clerk program or diploma;
• Minimum three years’ work experience, including internship or coop placement, as a Law Clerk or Paralegal in the specialized area of corporate law is an asset;
• Experience with professional corporations, and not-for-profit organizations would be a strong asset
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management software and PC Law and/or Soluno (legal accounting software);
• Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks and staff;
• Able to work and reason independently on client files;
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and diplomatically with counsel and other legal professionals outside of the firm, as well as with our clients;
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines; and
• Superior organization and attention to detail to effectively manage accurate files.

Employment Equity StatementOur client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the “Apply Now” button below.For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are.We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.