Corporate Legal Assistant

Position Overview

Lakefield LLP is a Saskatchewan team with a modern take on law.

We currently have an opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant. You will be responsible for handling corporate transactions including incorporations, reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities include:

• Lawyer practice management functions, including calendar and task maintenance.
• Preparation of documents relating to corporate transactions such as incorporations, reorganizations, dissolutions, mergers and acquisitions, etc.
• Creation and submission of corporate filings at Information Services Corporations, Corporate Registry and Corporations Canada.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining corporate minute books and ledgers.
• Performing due diligence searches and compiling reports.
• Coordinating distribution of funds (including trust funds) in relation to commercial transactions.
• Written and oral communications with clients, accountants, and financial institutions.
• Meeting with clients.
• Preparing reporting packages to clients and accountants.
• Maintenance of filing and records systems.
• Commissioning documents.
• Performing related clerical duties such as word processing, dictation, telephone calls, and administrative support as required.
• Utilizing firm specific software.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education: Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant Diploma or Certificate from recognized educational institution.
• Minimum Experience: 3-4 years in a related position.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Experience with industry software applications such as Microsoft Office programs and Information Services, Corporate Registry. Experience with Emergent and Acumin software will be considered an asset.
• Strong initiative and autonomy to work with little supervision.
• High attention to detail and organization skills.
• High productivity levels and ability to handle several competing deadlines.
• Ability to work with confidential data.
• Oral and written communication skills with superior telephone skills and professional disposition.
• Ability to take instruction and willingness to adapt practices to conform with Lakefield firm standards.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a rewarding and positive work environment. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest; however, only candidates being interviewed will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Location:

• Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person