Junior Corporate Clerk

Beard Winter LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beard Winter LLP in downtown Toronto is seeking a Junior Corporate Clerk to support our corporate lawyers and senior clerks. You will help manage corporate records, prepare client correspondence, and assist with resolutions and filings. A proactive, team-minded professional with at least 1 year in corporate law is preferred.

Beard Winter LLP emphasizes an inclusive environment, with a focus on accurate documentation and timely compliance. The base salary range applies in Ontario.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of direct, relevant experience in Corporate Law.
• Law clerk certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of corporate statutes is expected.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team.
• Professional under pressure and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update corporate minute books, registers, and corporate records.
• Prepare client correspondence on behalf of the corporation.
• Prepare annual and organizational resolutions and reporting letters.
• Add new and existing entities in corporate entity management platform.
• File annual returns and notices (OBCA/CBCA).
• Time entry docketing in ProLaw.
• Basic administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Team player

Independent worker

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Law clerk certification

Tools

MS 365

MinuteBox

ESC Corporate

eCore

Job description

Beard Winter LLP is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2021-22, and as one of The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026.

Beard Winter is a multi-service, mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto, our unwavering commitment to clients is the foundation of our history since 1964. Best Lawyers and Lexpert recognize our lawyers in the areas of insurance law, insurance defence litigation, estates, trusts law and family law. Our employees are a key component of our success.

Beard Winter LLP is seeking a Junior Corporate Clerk to join our Corporate Law Department. The Junior Corporate Clerk supports our team of corporate lawyers and senior corporate clerks with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of corporate records and legal documents.

Qualifications:

• at least 1+ years of direct, relevant and practical experience in the area of Corporate Law;
• law clerk certification is an asset;
• general knowledge of applicable corporate statutes
• superior analytical and organizational abilities;
• the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work within a team of corporate lawyers;
• Excellent problem solving, good judgment and decision‑making skills
• is time conscious and deadline oriented;
• considers themselves a consummate professional who works well under pressure;
• has the ability to work independently with little supervision but appreciates the benefits of being part of a team.
• can function easily in MS 365
• document management software and digital entity management platforms is an asset (MinuteBox, ESC Corporate, eCore, etc.)

Responsibilities would include, but not limited to:

• Create, maintain and update corporate minute books, registers, and corporate records.
• Prepare client correspondence (notices or statements received on behalf of corporation)
• Prepare annual and organizational resolutions and reporting letters
• Add new and existing entities in corporate entity management platform
• File annual returns, Initial Returns and Notice of Change (OBCA/CBCA)
• Time entry docketing in ProLaw
• Basic administration (courier, cost disbursement processing, firm ticklers)
• Assist with ongoing projects/tasks as required

Beard Winter LLP adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please contact Luisa Sicilia, Manager of Administration.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $55,000.00 to $65,000.00. This range represents the anticipated compensation for the position in compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may fall above or below this range, depending on factors such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, market conditions, and internal equity. Final compensation will be confirmed upon completion of the recruitment process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.