HGR Graham Partners - Corporate & Commercial Law Clerk

HR Performance & Results•Midland, ON

84d•Onsite

About The Position

HGR Graham Partners LLP is seeking an experienced Law Clerk for its Corporate and Commercial practice, located centrally in Midland. This is a full-time permanent position. Law Clerks are vital team members responsible for providing legal administrative support to lawyers in the day-to-day aspects of Corporate and Commercial law. This includes preparing correspondence, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents, and acting as an intermediary between clients, third parties, and lawyers.

Requirements

Graduate of Law Clerk program.
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

Responsibilities

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