Litigation Legal Assistant supporting three commercial litigators at a Toronto law practice. Preparing court documents, managing deadlines, filings, files, calendars, accounts and client communications.
About the role
- Law Clerk supporting JD Power’s global corporate governance, entity management, compliance, and legal operations. Maintaining corporate records, filings, and contract support workflows.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, organize, and update corporate records and minute books for JD Power entities globally
- Prepare, review, coordinate, and file corporate documents and company secretarial filings
- Draft and maintain corporate resolutions, consents, and governance documentation
- Support entity lifecycle activities, including formations, dissolutions, mergers, name changes, restructurings, and related filings
- Maintain organizational charts and director, officer, and authorized signatory records
- Coordinate with external registered agents, local counsel, and third-party service providers
- Support corporate compliance activities and policy administration
- Assist with regulatory and due diligence requests, including KYC, UBO, and corporate information requests
- Support special projects related to corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations
- Conduct preliminary reviews of designated contract types and identify key legal and business considerations
- Draft initial contract comments and responses under the guidance of in-house counsel
- Assist with legal intake requests and shared legal inboxes
- Track, organize, and maintain legal department records, workflows, and documentation
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Department
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and leverage technology, including AI-enabled tools
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Corporate Law Clerk, Paralegal, or in a similar legal support role
- Diploma or certificate from an accredited Law Clerk or Paralegal program is considered an asset
- Experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions is strongly preferred
- Experience reviewing commercial agreements and supporting contract administration is an asset
- Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information
- Working knowledge of corporate law, corporate governance, and legal documentation
- Interest in process improvement and leveraging technology, including AI tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, entity management software, or procurement platforms is an asset
Benefits
- Exposure to a broad range of corporate, compliance, and commercial legal matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Opportunity to gain broad exposure across multiple areas of legal practice
- Diverse workforce and equal consideration regardless of protected characteristics
- Recruitment and selection accommodations available upon request
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