Legal Assistant

at  Linds Associates

• Corporate Legal AssistantVaughan, ONOur client, a well known and highly regarded law firm, located in North Toronto is hiring! They are looking for a Corporate Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a full time permanent role.Responsibilities:
• Drafts all correspondence and letters to clients, accountants, etc. with respect to corporate matters
• Completes corporate minute books and enters information into corporate database
• Orders and reviews preliminary and full NUANS reports, Certificates of Status, Profile reports, etc.
• Prepares transactional documentation for corporate financing (bank) including but not limited to authorizing resolutions, general security agreements, Statutory Declarations etc.
• Drafts agreements, resolutions, and other corporate/commercial documents. Forwards to Lawyer for review and approval.
• Reviews corporate documentation including but not limited to Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Continuance, Amalgamation, Dissolution, Revival, Initial Returns, Notices of Change when instructions have been received.
• Drafts the following documents; asset purchase/sale documents, shareholder agreements, articles, share transfers, as instructed. Forwards to Lawyer for review and approval.
• Completes transaction files as required including but not limited to; ordering corporate searches/due diligence, supplies, obtaining information, arranging for delivery/exchange of documents, arranging for necessary banking, drafting, and filing PPSA registrations when needed, providing accounting reports to clients and post-closing matters.
• Provides administrative support with respect to accounting and billing as required. This includes review of pre-bills, making corrections or advising Accounting to make corrections and mailing out final bill under a cover letter. Prepares expense requisitions etc.
• Maintains files in accordance with standard procedures, including opening and closing files, conflict searches, etc.
• Other business related duties as assignedThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
• A post-secondary diploma in a related Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk program or equivalent years of experience
• Experience in a similar position in a Corporate Law practice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Fastco, Cyberbahn, and Legal Accounting software
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently on multiple files
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellenceInterested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd

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