Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis LLP

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian law firm located in the heart of Toronto's financial district, across from Union Station.

With more than 250 lawyers and intellectual property professionals, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported.

We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide.

We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things:
client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

Responsibilities:

Order, review and report on due diligence searches, including (_Personal Property Security Act_ ("PPSA"), _Uniform Commercial Code _("UCC"), and other corporate, lien and related searches
Under the supervision of a lawyer, assist with drafting closing agendas, officer's certificates, resolutions, PPSA/UCC search summary letters, reporting letters, notices of assignment of tax credits and PPSA estoppels
Liaise with borrower's counsel with regard to closing documentation
Prepare and register PPSA liens in the appropriate jurisdictions
Complete transaction record books
Update and maintain client forms and precedents
Accountable for all work assigned
Take initiative
Confidential

Requirements:

Minimum of two (2) years experience gained as a Financial Services or Transactional Law Clerk
Successful completion of a postsecondary Law Clerk program
Familiarity with the PPSA and UCC or a willingness to learn
Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary

Skills:

Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications, CorpLink, eCore, PPSA Canada, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign and Closing Folders
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to problem solve
Good judgment and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed

Why You Should Apply: