Paraprofessonal Careers

KMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with offices in Mississauga and Burlington. We are 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(s) with at least 5 years of Law Firm experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of substantive, complex and routine legal and administrative duties while coordinating and assisting lawyers with assigned matters
• Conduct complex corporate reviews and related due diligence in connection with transactions; recommend and draft rectification materials
• Prepare corporate structure charts
• Prepare complex and routine closing agendas
• 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 Actand the Corporations Act(Ontario)
• Prepare documentation related to mergers, acquisitions, financings, share/asset purchase and sale transactions and tax reorganizations
• Prepare routine minute book documentation (i.e. annual resolutions, changes to directors, officers, registered office address, dividends, share provisions, etc.)
• Prepare and file business name, partnership and limited partnership registrations, amendments and/or renewals
• Assist with tax driven transactions including section 85 rollover agreements, section 51 and section 86 exchange agreements, and the preparation of closing agendas in respect of transactions and all necessary documentation and prepare reporting letters and books upon closing
• Process corporate documents utilizing Cyberbahnfor Ontario filings and Corporations Canadafor all Federal filings
• 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
• Prepare and file annual returns, Forms 1 and 2 as required by the Corporations Information Act(Ontario)
• 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
• Provide and/or coordinate support to lawyers in connection with large closing documents, searches, reports and other matters relating to transactions
• 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

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience relevant to the responsibilities above
• Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
• Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate statutes
• Detail oriented, hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a team player attitude
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communication 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, excellent oral and written communication, team player and willingness to be flexible to daily demands and willingness to accept additional responsibilities as required
• Superior computer skills

Diversity and Inclusion

At KMB Law we believe a diverse workplace comprises 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 accommodations are 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 verifications.

Your Application

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

Interested applicants please send your Resume along with salary expectations to hr@kmblaw.com.