Key skills
ClerkCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Assist lawyers with corporate transactions, including incorporations, reorganisations, amalgamations, and dissolutions
- Support due diligence processes by gathering, organising, and reviewing documentation
- Assist in drafting and reviewing corporate documents such as resolutions, agreements, and filings
- Prepare and maintain corporate minute books, registers, and governance records
- Prepare and file annual returns and other required corporate filings (e.g., Articles, amendments, extra-provincial registrations)
- Conduct research on corporate law statutes, regulations, and procedures
- Draft legal documents and correspondence under the supervision of lawyers
- Communicate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate requests
Requirements
- Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Law Clerk programme, or equivalent legal training
- 3+ years of experience in a corporate law paralegal
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment
- Proficient in the use of MS products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Co-Pilot
- Experience with iManage preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Great vacation policy
- Statutory holidays and paid personal days
- Discretionary bonus program