HGR GRAHAM PARTNER - Corporate and Commercial Law Clerk - Barrie

HR Performance & Results; Barrie; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional law firm in Barrie is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to provide vital legal assistance in corporate/commercial law. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and managing transactions. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and exceptional organizational skills. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Law Clerk.
• Exceptional organizational skills are required.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate documents and agreements.
• Manage commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence searches for transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Team player

Education

Law Clerk diploma

DCS / DEC

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

LEAP

Teraview

Ontario Business Registry

Job description

Job Description

Want to join a growing professional law firm that supports your growth and development? Help us serve our clients and strengthen our communities!

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 / Commercial practice, centrally located in Barrie near many local amenities. This is a full-time permanent position.

Law Clerks are vital team members responsible for providing legal administrative support to our lawyers. This includes preparing correspondence, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents, and acting as the intermediary between clients, third parties, and lawyers.

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

• Preparation of corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, amalgamation, dissolution, continuance, and supporting documents, as well as business name and partnership registrations.
• Preparation of corporate re-organization and rollover documents, including agendas.
• Handling documentation for corporate transactions like asset and share sales/purchases, including closing agendas.
• Preparation of documents related to not-for-profit corporations and charitable status applications.
• Conducting due diligence searches, including NUANS searches.
• Preparing documents and searches for commercial financing transactions.
• Managing commercial real estate transactions, including title searches, registration, and related documents.
• Attending to registration and closing of commercial transactions.
• Preparing commercial leasing documents.
• Maintaining minute books and preparing annual resolutions.
• Handling general corporate documentation such as changes in directors, officers, or shareholders.
• Performing administrative duties including calendar management, file management, reporting, and billing.

Skills and Knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with a Law Clerk diploma.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and 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 effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Creative, flexible, and an innovative team player.
• Versatility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay: Overtime pay

Benefits include:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible language requirement: French not required

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday

Education: DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience: Corporate commercial law clerk: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person