Junior Corporate Law Clerk

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 ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.