Job Description

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP CORPORATE LEGAL ASSISTANT Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP? Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty-five years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service. Our motto is \xe2\x80\x9cExpect the Best\xe2\x80\x9d and that goes both ways. At Blaneys, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals. We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Legal Assistant in our Corporate Services Practice Group, supporting our Corporate Law Clerks. This opportunity is excellent for those who take pride in the quality of the work they do and want to be a part of a busy team. Strong MS Word and organizational skills are needed as is the ability to multi-task. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team. What you will be doing: \xc2\xb7 Assisting with organizing and sending out of documents, receiving executed documents and attending to their filing, update of database and records, etc. \xc2\xb7 Preparing share certificates. \xc2\xb7 Inputting corporations into corporate database and assigning minute book numbers. \xc2\xb7 Arranging for closing out of corporate records and/or preparing letters/receipts to client enclosing records. \xc2\xb7 Merging directors, officers and shareholders registers/ledgers from database. \xc2\xb7 Drafting report letters to clients (re: inc/org, name change etc. and assembling report books). \xc2\xb7 Drafting basic director and shareholder resolutions (i.e. to change registered office address of a corporation, officer changes). \xc2\xb7 Ordering corporate profile reports and drafting Form 1 -Notices via Cyberbahn and assisting with electronic filings. \xc2\xb7 Special projects as needed (i.e. preparing charts of officers and directors, preparing organizational charts, which entails reviewing minute books, registers, etc.) \xc2\xb7 Diarizing of future events and follow up. \xc2\xb7 Minute book filing and importing minute book documents into corporate database. \xc2\xb7 General Word and physical file maintenance. Qualifications: \xc2\xb7 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, stellar organization skills, accurate and quality work are an ideal fit for this position. \xc2\xb7 2+ years of Corporate Law experience; experience on CorpLink is preferred. \xc2\xb7 Ability to manage large volume of documents and work in a fast-paced environment. \xc2\xb7 Team-player attitude with willingness to learn. \xc2\xb7 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. \xc2\xb7 Prioritizing workflow and managing critical details. \xc2\xb7 Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma is an asset. The first 6 weeks of employment will be full time on site. After that point, the hybrid policy will apply. Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON