Corporate Law Clerk/Paralegal
Gowling WLG
- Waterloo, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluate files to review case facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Draft a variety of documentation, including resolutions, agreements and prescribed forms for various jurisdictions, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Assist the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the governing statutes, regulations and jurisdiction’s government department.
- Draft documents related to incorporation and organize both provincial and Federal corporations.
- Assist professional with corporate due diligences, corporate reorganizations, share or asset purchase transactions or tax reorganization.
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Prepares reports on an as-needed basis.
- A minimum of 3 years as a Corporate Law Clerk/Paralegal.
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
- Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
- Handle stress in a business-like manner.
- Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
- Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.