Paraprofessional Careers

KMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with offices in Mississauga, Burlington and Toronto. We are a firm with rich history from 1979, led by a progressive partnership that is driven by a shared set of core values emphasizing both personal and professional respect for our lawyers and employees, community consciousness and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. We have a comprehensive offering of legal services including Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Wills & Estates, as well as Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Family Law and Mediation.

KMB Law is seeking a Corporate Law Clerk with a minimum of 3 years of law firm experience. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong communication skills along with the professionalism to join our team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and gain direct experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.

Position Overview:

The Corporate Law Clerk will assist with the performing of a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters.

This position is located at our head office in Mississauga. The hours of work are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., however the successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal business hours to meet business and client needs.

Responsibilities include, among others:

• Prepare and file articles and corporate documentation relating to routine and complex incorporations, amendments, continuances, amalgamations, dissolutions, changes in corporate structure and transactions governed by the Business corporations Act (Ontario), Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Not -for-Profit Corporations Act and the Corporations Act (Ontario).
• Conduct complex corporate reviews and related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommend and draft rectification materials.
• Prepare corporate structure charts.
• Prepare complex, routine closing agendas and reporting letters.
• Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations.
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. dividend, redemptions and changes to directors, officers, registered office address, etc.).
• Prepare and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments and/or renewals.
• Process corporate documents utilizing Dye & Durham Ontario filings and Corporations Canada for all Federal filings.
• Prepare and file annual returns, and other forms as required by the Corporations Information Act (Ontario).
• Prepare and file extra-provincial and territorial registrations, amendments and annual returns on behalf of corporations, partnerships and limited partnerships as required by the various provinces and territories.
• Ability to consult with lawyers and clients and assist in identifying necessary or appropriate corporate documentation, searches and filing requirements in connection with the completion of transaction and routine matters.
• Ability to act as a mentor and establish training relationship with junior and intermediate clerks within corporate services team.
• Participate in the education of articling and summer students and lawyers within the firm, responding to inquiries as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience relevant.
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification.
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes.
• Detail oriented, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a team player attitude.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary.
• Essential skills include superior administrative, organizational and time management skills, computer skills, excellent oral and written communication, team player and willingness to be flexible to daily demands and willingness to accept additional responsibilities are required.
• Knowledge of Appara.

Diversity and Inclusion

At KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verification.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and compensation expectations to hr@kmblaw.com and indicate "Corporate Law Clerk" in the subject line of your email.

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.