Library clerk Jobs in Barrie, ON

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?

At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities, and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.

We have a position available within our dynamic and growing firm for a Corporate Law Clerk in our Barrie location.This role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement.

The ideal candidate will have a Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited institution, at least 5 years of experience in Corporate, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a client-focused attitude with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities of this role include :

• Completing asset and share transactions, including conducting and reviewing corporate searches; attending to security registrations; drafting, reviewing and finalizing agreements and supporting closing documents; attending to closing payouts and reporting.
• Completing corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including drafting rollover and exchange agreements, security documents, share transfer documents, promissory notes and corporate resolutions.
• Managing ongoing corporate maintenance including incorporations, amalgamations, continuances, amendments and dissolutions.
• Completing Federal and Provincial Corporate Filings including knowledge of the Ontario Business Registry.
• Meeting with and interacting with clients and referral sources, placing a high value on client service and relationship building.
• Performing general administrative support related to all files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, processing payments, calendar maintenance and maintaining an active filing system.
• Mentoring and supporting other team members in developing knowledge and skills related to corporate matters.
• Completing commercial financing transactions from both a lender and borrower side.
• Knowledge of Teraview would be an asset.

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants, and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling work related to corporate matters. A great attitude and an emphasis on client experience is a must. Program-specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a salary, comprehensive benefits, pension plan, paid sick days, and annual vacation.

If you have the required skills and background, please reply in confidence with both a cover letter and resume. Please apply through the "Apply for this job" link on this job ad.

Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible, please contact our Human Resources Department.

No telephone calls or agencies please.

We appreciate your interest in this position; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.