Job Description
McHugh Whitmore LLP is currently seeking a Corporate-Commercial Assistant/Clerk. If you are looking to join an established and growing firm, assist a strong team of professionals, and come with direct corporate-commercial experience, we are eager to hear from you!
A LITTLE ABOUT US
McHugh Whitmore LLP is a respected mid-sized law firm with an impressive client base located in East Hamilton (Stoney Creek), serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Halton, and Niagara. Established in 1975, McHugh Whitmore LLP offers a full-service legal practice which includes Business, Real Estate, Land Development, Litigation, Wills & Estates and Collaborative Family Law. Our firm prides itself on delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and update minute books
- Assist with a variety of corporate transactions and matters, including sales and purchases of businesses as well as corporate reorganizations
- Draft, review and revise legal documentation
- Correspond with clients, other law firms and accountants
- Incorporate, amalgamate, dissolve and continue corporations
- Perform and review a variety of corporate searches
- Complete security registrations
- Perform other corporate-commercial filings
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a Corporate-Commercial department
- Legal administration/law clerk diploma and/or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
- Proficiency in the following software: MS Word, Outlook, PC Law, Emergent, ECore, ESC, DocuSign, Zoom and Kofax (PDF) is preferred
ASSETS
- Knowledge of how to incorporate a corporation
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong aptitude to understand files
- Great team player – robust focus on collegiality
- Strong communication skills
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & COMPENTENCIES
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with meaningful experience in corporate-commercial law that is well-suited to join a dynamic team of skilled corporate assistants, clerks and lawyers.
Along with establishing an inclusive and positive work environment, this full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package for the successful applicant. If this role describes your skill set and interest, please submit your resume!
We are committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed. We will consult with you and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $45,000.00 per year
Experience:
- law clerk: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
