Corporate Records Clerk - Calgary
Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC's Top Employers for 2024. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest-growing law firm in Western Canada.
Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Corporate Records Clerk who is looking to begin their career by joining our busy Calgary office. The position will require a confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work with lawyers in this practice group. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Standard Responsibilities
- Minute book review and preparation of annual maintenance documents (annual returns and annual resolutions)
- Draft standard letters and documents and routine e-mail correspondence concerning annual maintenance using application software (Word, Outlook, DocuSign, and ALF)
- Document review and editing
- Saving digital documents to the firm's document management system
- Preparing hard documents for archiving or destruction
- Maintaining bring forward system
- Post time using Aderant accounting software
- Other administrative tasks as required
Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution preferred
- Knowledge of ALF corporate records database would be an asset
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues related to a scanner.
- Ability to draft standard correspondence with minimum supervision
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task and prioritize
- High degree of accuracy in work product with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while being part of a team
- Excellent computer skills
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D.
- Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment.
- Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year.
- Paid Parental leave top-up.
- Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides an opportunity for our staff to expand their skills and knowledge.
- Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program.
- Fun Environment: annual year-end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events.
- Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards.
What to expect:
- A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness; we believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace benefits both our firm and our clients
- An environment where constant learning is encouraged
- A fun and collaborative work environment
- A team of unique individuals who will help take your skills and experience to the next level
- A commitment to providing a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace environment
We support equal opportunities for all applicants and encourage all people of visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
If you are a professional, motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter here.
Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.