HGR GRAHAM PARTNER - Corporate and Commercial Law Clerk - Barrie

HR Performance & Results; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Simcoe County is seeking an experienced Law Clerk for their Corporate and Commercial practice. This full-time permanent position requires a graduate of a Law Clerk program with 3-5 years of hands-on experience. You will provide vital legal administrative support, managing corporate documents and ensuring smooth transactions. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation

Firm-paid benefit packages

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Corporate and Commercial law.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to lawyers in Corporate and Commercial law.
• Prepare corporate documents, agreements, and legal documents.
• Conduct due diligence searches, including NUANS searches.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Word

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with Outlook

Proficiency with LEAP

Proficiency with Ecore

Proficiency with Teraview

Proficiency with Fast Company

Proficiency with Ontario Business Registry

Education

Graduate of Law Clerk program

Job description

Overview

HGR Graham Partners LLP is one of Simcoe County's largest, full-service law firms. At HGR Graham Partners, you will experience a friendly, cohesive environment that is fast paced and provides opportunities for growth and learning. We take pride in providing work-life balance, competitive compensation, and firm-paid benefit packages. Salary range is currently under review.

We are seeking an experienced Law Clerk for our Corporate and Commercial practice centrally located in Barrie. This is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

Law Clerks are vital team members and are responsible for providing legal administrative support to our lawyers. Legal support includes but is not limited to the day-to-day aspects of Corporate and Commercial law, inclusive of preparation of correspondence, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents with clients on behalf of the lawyer, as well as acting as the intermediary between the clients, third parties and lawyers.

You will have some expertise in all phases of the business life cycle :

• Preparation of corporate documents including articles of incorporation (Provincial and Federal), articles of amalgamation, articles of amendment, articles of dissolution, articles of continuance, supporting documents, business name and partnership registrations
• Preparation of corporate re-organization and rollover documents, including working agenda
• Preparation of documentation relating to corporate transactions including asset sale, asset purchase, share sale and share purchase, including closing agenda
• Preparation of documentation relating to not-for-profit corporations (Provincial and Federal) and drafting applications for charitable status
• Conducting due diligence searches including NUANS searches
• Preparation of annual resolutions and maintenance of minute books (both physical and virtual minute books)
• Preparation of other general corporate documentation including changes of directors, officers, shareholders and updating Ministry records accordingly
• Attending to administrative responsibilities including calendar management, task management, open / close files, report, and billing

Education

Graduate of Law Clerk program.

Competencies

• Minimum of 3 5 years of hands-on experience
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Excellent grammatical and spelling skills
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, LEAP, Ecore, Teraview, Unity, Fast Company, Ontario Business Registry
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, HGR Graham Partners uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions, please ensure your contact information is available in your application.

HGR Graham Partners is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HGR Graham Partners is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.