Law Clerk

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**Law Clerk - Corporate Services**

Ottawa, ON, CA

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

Based in the Ottawa office, we are seeking a Law Clerk for our Business Law Department which is currently comprised of eight Law Clerks, including two Senior Law Clerks, four Intermediate Law Clerks, two Junior Law Clerks and supported by a Corporate Services Legal Administrative Assistant.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performance and interpretation of corporate searches (PPSA, bankruptcy, executions, profile reports, litigation, etc.)
- Preparation and filing of annual returns.
- Collecting and organizing material and information required for corporate records, including maintenance of minute books, preparation of annual resolutions and data entry using Athennian dedicated corporate database software.
- Preparation, registration and maintenance of partnership, business names and extra-provincial registrations, including filing of notices of change.
- Ability to comfortably communicate with clients and internal professionals in order to take instructions, obtain required information and report on status.
- Initiating the organization of and management of files or parts of files.
- Incorporations and organization of companies.
- Assisting intermediate and senior law clerks with drafting of corporate documents.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Law Clerk diploma coupled with up to 5 years legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work in a team environment with a professional demeanour.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Experience with Athennian or similar corporate database, such as EnAct, GlobalAct or Alf, is an asset.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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