Corporate Law Clerk

Dooley Lucenti LLP; Barrie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dooley Lucenti LLP is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk to join their Barrie team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of responsibilities including legal document preparation, client communication, and research. Candidates should possess a Law Clerk Diploma and demonstrate strong legal drafting skills. This full-time position offers a chance to work closely with a team of professionals in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Corporate Law is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with non-profit and charitable organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting documents for corporate transactions.
• Conducting due diligence and maintaining Corporate Minute Books.
• Managing communications and correspondence related to legal matters.

Skills

Law and Legal Document Preparation

Communication

Research

Writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Corporate Law Clerk at Dooley Lucenti LLP, based in Barrie, ON. The Corporate Law Clerk will be responsible for legal document preparation, communication with clients and other legal professionals, conducting research, and writing.

Qualifications

• Law and Legal Document Preparation skills
• Strong Communication and Research skills
• Excellent Writing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience in Corporate Law is preferred
• Law Clerk Diploma is required for this position

The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing and managing files with a team of 3 lawyers including but not limited to the following tasks:

• Preparing and drafting documents for incorporations/organizations, lease agreements, share sale/purchase transactions, asset sale/purchase transactions, corporate re-organizations, amalgamations and dissolutions to be reviewed by lawyer;
• Preparing reports to clients and Accountants;
• Preparing and filing of Form 1- Initial Returns and Form 1- Notices of Change;
• Preparing and filing of PPSA registrations and related Acknowledgements;
• Preparing and filing for continuances in Ontario;
• Preparing Minute book reviews;
• Preparing annual resolutions;
• Performing name searches and other due diligence searches;
• Organizing, maintaining and updating Corporate Minute Books;
• Opening files in Soluno;
• Managing and saving all correspondence pertaining to the matter;
• Preparing billing accounts;
• Other administrative tasks, as needed

Attention to detail and great drafting skills is expected for this position. Open to applicants with 1+ years experience. Experience with non for profit and charitable organizations is a plus.