Corporate/Estates Law Clerk

Meetpathway; Chatham; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Corporate/Estates Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. This remote freelance position offers a unique opportunity to work on various corporate and estate matters, including governance, estate planning, and administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and a commitment to client-centric legal services. With a collaborative work environment and opportunities for career growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate governance and estate administration.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario estate administration law and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and update corporation minute books and rectify deficiencies.
• Draft agreements and prepare documents for corporate reorganizations.

Skills

Corporate Law

Business Law

Estates Law

Organization Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Client-Centric Approach

Education

Minimum of five years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Appara

Estateably

Job description

Pathway Law is looking for an experienced Corporate/Estates Law Clerk to collaborate with our team on a per-file basis. This position is open to experienced clerks across Ontario and is available as a remote freelance position. The successful candidate is an experienced law clerk with a background in corporate law, business law, and estates law (including estate planning and estate administration).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience in corporate governance, incorporations, asset and share purchases and sales, reorganizations, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario estate administration law and procedure.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with a willingness to learn, grow, and embrace our client-centric model for legal services.
• Strong organization, project management, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, proficient in web-based communications, and able to learn and adopt new legal software.
• Experience in Appara and Estateably an asset.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and professional work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work-life balance in a welcoming community.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update corporation minute books and rectification of deficiencies
• Draft agreements and prepare related documents for corporate and tax reorganizations
• Prepare applications and related documents for certificates of appointment of estate trustee, motions, and estate information returns
• Prepare other estate administration documents as needed
• Work with estate trustee clients in completing estate tasks