Legal Assistant - Corporate
Stratford or Listowel Office
Are you a recent graduate of a Legal Assistant Program that has an interest in Corporate Law? This entry-level position is for you!
To support firm and client success, you will:
Assist with the preparation of corporate documents such as articles of incorporation, amalgamations, amendments, revivals, dissolutions, continuances, and extra-provincial registrations;
Review and update minute books;
Draft agreements and provide supporting documents relating to corporate and tax reorganizations.
To be the successful candidate you will have:
Recently graduated a Legal Assistant course, or have a background in law;
Strong interest to learn corporate law;
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; editing, reviewing, drafting and proofreading of legal documents;
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn technology easily;
An interest in taking your law career to the next level and support the success of an established, successful and dynamic law practice;
Strong organizational and time management and ability to take on accountability for deadlines and client service;
An independent worker, resourceful, reliable, professional, a multi-tasker, and a team player.
Consider joining our firm:
Our administrative team is a group of motivated self-starters who enjoy problem solving and taking ownership and pride in the work they do. We have a warm welcoming environment, with a number of staff who have been with the firm for over 10 years (some are going on 30+)!
Monteith Ritsma Phillips is located 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 team of lawyers and dedicated support staff share the belief that by offering timely, high quality legal services we will continue to earn our clients’ confidence and trust.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence 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. Various background checks will be performed on the successful candidate. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.