Junior Corporate Law Clerk

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Aird & Berlis LLP seeks a Junior Corporate Law Clerk to join the Tax department onsite in Toronto, with mentorship from seasoned tax clerks and clear opportunities to grow. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of corporate or tax clerk experience, ILCO certification, and solid knowledge of federal and provincial statutes, MinuteBox or similar databases, and eCore; duties include maintaining minute books, preparing filings, director/officer changes, corporate searches, docketing, and client liaison, all while upholding confidentiality. The firm offers a supportive mid-sized culture with mentoring, wellness programs, and community involvement. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight MinuteBox experience, complex filings, MS 365, and concrete examples of organization and initiative; be ready for a background check and note accessibility needs if applicable.

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, 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:

Aird & Berlis is looking to fill an open vacancy for a clerk with corporate experience to fill a unique and rewarding role within our Tax department. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a corporate background to gain exposure to the tax group while being mentored by seasoned tax clerks. Proficiency in MinuteBox or a similar corporate database is key for this role. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, eager to learn, and ready to grow within the role.

Responsibilities:

• Key maintenance tasks and filings, including preparing of report books and maintaining/updating minute books, (including registers and ledgers) and MinuteBox
• Prepare general and annual corporate filings, director/officer changes, dividends, redemptions, extra-provincial and business name registrations;
• Conduct corporate searches and analyze filings
• Liaise with clients, lawyers and law clerks, as needed
• Assist processing corporate documents utilizing eCore
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative, attention to detail, multitasking
• Maintain confidentiality
• Docketing

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Corporate or Tax Law Clerk
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary education program in a legal assistant or law clerk program
• ILCO certification
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial corporate statutes and corporate procedures
• Knowledge of MinuteBox or similar corporate database

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation: 

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.