Description
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is one of Canada’s oldest law firms and one of its most progressive. Blakes is committed to investing in our staff and professionals, continually updating our training opportunities, recognizing achievement and creating a positive work environment, all with a view to ensure that we provide our clients with top quality legal services.
Blakes Vancouver is currently recruiting for a Corporate Services Clerk to join our Corporate Services Department. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, this role requires a candidate who will provide professional, efficient, and prompt service to our lawyers and clients.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparation and filing of B.C. and Federal annual reports
- Preparation of extra-provincial annual updates for all jurisdictions, as applicable
- Preparation of annual consent resolutions for BC and federal companies and societies (nonprofits)
- Obtaining extensions of dissolution proceedings from the BC Registrar of Companies
- Assisting with updating virtual minute books
- Updating ALF contact information and generating and updating required registers, as applicable
- Conducting and coordinating corporate and other due diligence searches
- Working with and assisting corporate team as necessary
- Monitoring corporate general email requests, including uploading and forwarding service of documents, as necessary
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in an office environment preferred
- Previous experience in a corporate services department and working with ALF is an asset
- Good MS Word skills
- Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately
- Ability to work well both independently and as a contributing member of a team, managing work and priorities successfully in each setting
- Reliable, responsible, self-motivated and able to take initiative or be proactive where appropriate
- Professional, positive, and can-do attitude
Anticipated hiring range for this role: $48,000 - $55,000
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application and include your cover letter and résumé directly to:
Zoe Brookes, HR Manager
Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Who We Are
At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.
Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.
The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.