Legal Assistant - Corporate
Stratford Office
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing and filing incorporation documents, resolutions, and corollary documents
• Maintaining corporate files, records, and minutebooks
• Collecting, reviewing, and summarizing materials for corporate records
• Communicating with clients, providing updates and status reports, and taking instructions
• Drafting routine documents such as by-laws, resolutions, and letters
• Conducting various corporate searches and ordering NUANS reports
• Administering and updating the FastCompany database to ensure compliance with the requirements of provincial and federal legislation
• Liaising with lawyers, students, and clients
• Assisting with due diligence and updating minute books in connection with corporate transactions
• Identifying and solving corporate issues
Skills and Experience:
• Graduate of a law clerk or legal assistant course or diploma, or background in legal services
• Experience in corporate law
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products
• Interest in advancing your legal career
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain independent work focus, resourcefulness, reliability, professionalism, and able to operate and contribute to a multi-faceted team environment
Why Join Us: Monteith Ritsma Phillips proudly serves Southwestern Ontario and has offices in Stratford, Mitchell, Listowel, and Tavistock. Our wealth of legal experience, combined with a progressive approach to the practice of law ensures that our clients come first. Our experienced and dedicated team of legal professionals ensures high-quality legal services, earning clients' confidence and trust for 175 years of operation.
To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via email to: careers@stratfordlawyers.com or click the link below.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment and accommodations are available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.