Corporate Law Clerk / Legal Assistant

Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Weiler Maloney Nelson LLP is one of Northwestern Ontario's largest and most prominent law firms. Our well-established and community-minded law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated

Corporate Law Clerk

to join our corporate and commercial law department. This is a full time, permanent position and is ideal for anyone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, excels at organization and time management, and is seeking a workplace where growth and professional development are supported.

Responsibilities and Duties



Working closely with lawyers to ensure clients are receiving timely and professional responses to inquiries, including conducting various Corporate Law searches Managing flow of files pursuant to deadlines, including managing a diarization system in coordination with the lawyer, maintaining an independent knowledge of the status of all files Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, other professionals and agents via telephone, email, letter, fax and in person Basic drafting of Articles of Incorporation, Resolutions, Annuals and other documents under the instruction of lawyers Participation in complex Corporate and Commercial transactions as part of a comprehensive team Upkeep of both electronic and physical Corporate Minute Books Drafting of correspondence and reporting letters in accordance with the lawyer's instructions, and proofreading correspondence drafted by lawyer Document management including keeping paper and digital files current and organized, timely file maintenance including opening and closing files, monthly billing, A/R collection Assignment and oversight of tasks delegated to student assistants and other administrative support staff as applicable
The job posting is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by a Corporate Law Clerk. As Weilers LLP's Corporate/Commercial department is comprised of multiple lawyers offering a variety of services to a range of clients, the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to engage in continual learning. The above description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

Qualifications and Skills



Minimum of Two (2) years of relevant experience as Legal Assistant or Law Clerk (preferred) Post-secondary certificate and/or diploma in Business Administration, Legal Administration, Paralegal, Administrative Services or a related field Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment in accordance with instructions/process Strong attention to detail and a high degree of self-motivation Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to develop cross-functional relationships Excellent oral and written communication skills, research and analytical skills Experience and acuity with software including: the Microsoft Office Suite, eCore, Corporate Legal Software such as Minutebox, legal accounting software, document management systems, Zoom, Docusign etc. Working knowledge of common Corporate Law Procedures and additionally, Commercial Real Estate transactions would be an asset High standard of integrity, ethics, judgment, dependability, discretion and confidentiality
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the experience and abilities of the successful candidate. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full time employees includes:

A competitive salary An annual performance bonus A group RRSP/DPSP Plan Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Weiler Maloney Nelson LLP is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, Francophones, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Interested applicants should submit an application via Indeed

no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2025.



Please ensure you have provided a cover letter and references with your resume.



Thank you to all interested applicants - only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Weilers LLP is not utilizing Artificial Intelligence to review applicants for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Experience:

legal assistant or law clerk: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2685937
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Thunder Bay, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned