Corporate Legal Assistant - Vaughan, Canada - Brattys LLP

Brattys LLP

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Vaughan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 95 workweek with flextime options; overtime paid for work in excess of 40 hours/week
A true team environment with the opportunity to learn from industryleading 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
A postsecondary 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 timemanagement 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