legal assistant Vaughan
Job description
At Brattys LLP we are a firm that offers a true team environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We are at the forefront of representing high-rise and low-rise developers and builders, commercial landlords and financial institutions, including all of Canada’s largest banks.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- A comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for medical and dental expenses
- A traditional Monday-Friday 9-5 workweek with flextime options; overtime paid for work in excess of 40 hours/week
- A true team environment with the opportunity to learn from industry-leading mentors who are committed to providing employees opportunities for professional development
Corporate Legal Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafts all correspondence and letters to clients, accountants, etc. with respect to corporate matters
- Completes corporate minute books and enters information into corporate database
- Orders and reviews preliminary and full NUANS reports, Certificates of Status, Profile reports, etc.
- Prepares annual resolutions/minutes of meetings as required
- Prepares dividends, bonus resolutions, and certified copies thereof
- Updates corporate lists with new companies received and maintains corporate records
- Prepares audit inquiry responses, as required
- Drafts and files business name registrations, limited partnership, and general partnership registrations and renewals
- Prepares corporate documentation including Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Continuance, Amalgamation, Dissolution, and Revival
- Drafts share transfers as instructed and forwards to lawyer for approval
- Completes transaction files as required including, but not limited to: ordering corporate searches/due diligence, supplies, obtaining information, arranging for delivery/exchange of documents, arranging for banking, drafting and filing PPSA registrations, providing accounting reports to clients
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- A post-secondary diploma in a related Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk program or equivalent years of experience
- Experience in a similar position in a Corporate Law practice
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Fastco, Cyberbahn, and Legal Accounting software
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently on multiple files
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence
Thank you for your interest in our position!
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
About Brattys
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.bratty.com
