Legal Assistant- Corporate Commercial

Stipic Binder Drake Reynolds LLP; Windsor; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stipic Binder Drake Reynolds LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support its corporate and commercial practice in Windsor, Ontario. You will manage day-to-day needs for multiple corporate lawyers, from client onboarding through complex transactions, ensuring accurate filings and timely communications.

The ideal candidate holds a law clerk diploma or equivalent, with a background in real estate law or wills and estates being a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a law clerk diploma or equivalent education or experience.
• Background in real estate law and/or wills and estates is an asset.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office, Acrobat, DocuSign, and docketing software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documents for incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, and dissolutions under OBCA.
• Prepare routine minute book materials and manage related filings.
• Prepare and file business name, partnership, and LLP registrations and renewals under provincial law.
• Consult with lawyers to identify necessary documents and assist filings for transactions.

Skills

Legal administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Docketing software

Education

Law Clerk diploma

Equivalent education or work experience

Real estate law experience (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

DocuSign

Docketing software

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant B Corporate Commercial

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing law firm committed to delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions to a diverse client base ranging from startups to established enterprises.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our busy corporate and commercial practice group.In this role, you will manage day-to-day demands for multiple corporate lawyers, overseeing workflow from initial client onboarding through complex corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing articles and corporate documentation relating to simple and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations and dissolution in addition to other complex corporate transactions, primarily under the OBCA;


• Preparing routine minute book documentation (e.g. annual meeting materials, changes to directors/officers/registered office address/ share provisions, declaration of dividends, and returns of capital, etc.) and making necessary filings;


• Preparing and filing business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments, renewals, etc. required by provincial legislation;


• Consulting with lawyers and assisting in identifying necessary or appropriate corporation documentation, searching and filing in connection with transactions and other corporate requirements;

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a law clerk diploma, equivalent education or work experience.A background in real estate law and/or wills and estates would also be considered an asset.Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and accounting/docketing software is required.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are a necessity as well as the ability to communicate and work well with clients, staff, and lawyers.

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits plan, and an RRSP matching program.