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Law Clerk

3 weeks ago

Orangeville, Canada Carters Professional Corporation Full time

**Carters **is one of the leading firms in Canada in the area of charity and not-for-profit law, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Orangeville. We are currently looking for a Law Clerk for our Orangeville location with the potential option of a hybrid or remote role.

**Some of the job responsibilities include**:

- Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to incorporations, amendments and continuances under the _Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations_ _Act _and the Ontario _Not for Profit Corporations Act _(ONCA)
- Draft and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments, notices of change and annual returns on behalf of corporations as required by the various provinces and territories, including the _Corporations Information Act _(Ontario)
- Conduct preliminary searches for name availability, obtain NUANS report, obtain name reservation report and federal pre-approval where applicable, proactively maintain currency of name reservations
- Prepare draft documentation including correspondence, agreements, resolutions and by laws
- Review incoming correspondence to determine urgency and work with lawyer accordingly
- Maintain and review lawyer’s calendar daily and proactively schedule and handle upcoming events
- Maintain and input all file information into document management system
- Converse with potential clients to set up initial call / meeting with the senior lawyer
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Law clerk certificate or diploma
- A minimum of 2 years experience in corporate/commercial law is preferable.
- Experience with charitable and not-for-profit clients would be an asset but not essential
- Familiarity with Accounting / Knowledge Management systems are an asset
- The ability to work independently as well as work as part of a team environment
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are necessary

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Corporate Law or Charity / NFP Law: 2 years (preferred)
- Law Clerk: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Law Clerk certificate / diploma (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orangeville, ON L9W 1K4