Corporate Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Brazeau Seller Law

Brazeau Seller Law

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Brazeau Seller Law is a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm. We pride ourselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. We require an
experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our firm. We serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations.

If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.

You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities.

You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for customer service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.
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Please note this position requires a _minimum
_ _of 50% time in our office in downtown Ottawa._

Primary (70%):

Preparing corporate documentation relating to corporate governance matters, incorporations, organizations, amendments, dissolutions, reorganizations, including tax reorganizations, share and asset purchases;
Updating and reviewing corporate minute books;
Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including all manners of corporate searches, filings and registrations;
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standard;
Document drafting such as Articles of Incorporation/Amendment/Amalgamation, corporate resolutions and registers, purchase agreements, and related documentation for large to medium size corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and deals;
Corresponding professionally with clients and other external stakeholders such as lawyers, accountants or government employees; and
Attending to general corporate work when required.

Ancillary (30%):

Processing dockets, billing and accounts receivable;
Organizing client files or parts of files using the document management system; and
Attending to other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Completion of a law clerk program or diploma;

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Minimum three years' work experience, including internship or coop placement, as a Law Clerk or Paralegal in the specialized area of corporate law is an asset;

Experience with professional corporations, and notforprofit organizations would be a strong asset;
Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management software and PC Law and/or Soluno (legal accounting software);
Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks and staff;
Able to work and reason independently on client files;
Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and diplomatically with counsel and other legal professionals outside of the firm, as well as with our clients;
Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines; and
Superior organization and attention to detail to effectively manage accurate files.

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Brazeau Seller LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We foster an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits: