Our Business Law Practice Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to join our team. We are open to considering candidates from either background and will determine the role based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and skillset.

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional who is committed to providing exceptional support to our lawyers and clients.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Lawyer, including scheduling appointments, managing calendar, bring-forward system and client related activities;
- Ability to draft and revise, per instruction, accurate legal documentation by set timelines including but not limited to, Articles of Incorporation, Organizations, Re-Organizations, Mergers, Acquisitions, Shareholder and Limited Partnership Agreements, Sales and Refinances, Leasing documentation and Business Name Registrations;
- Maintenance and management of corporate minute books (physical records and electronic databases), including annual resolutions, annual information returns and bring-forward system regarding corporate compliance and expiration dates;
- Perform administrative duties, including preparing/drafting correspondence, filing, entering dockets, preparation of accounts, photocopying, faxing, arranging couriers, etc.;
- Following procedures to open and close files;
- Preparation and invoicing of accounts;
- Communicate with clients and other external parties regarding initial intake or ongoing file management;
- Registration and maintenance of extra-provincial filings;




- Other duties as required.

The successful candidate ideally has the following qualifications:

- Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma or related discipline;
- 2-5 years’ Law Clerk/Legal assistant experience;
- 1+ years’ Business Law experience, considered an asset;
- Dynamic self-starter with ability to prioritize workload;
- Highly organized and detail oriented with time management skills to manage a fast-paced practice;
- Courteous, client focused and professional attitude;
- Ability to learn quickly and be a team player;
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard legal industry software.

We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment. The expected compensation range for this role is between $48,000 and $60,000.

Please note, if your compensation expectations and levels of experience exceed the advertised range, we still welcome your application.

Harrison Pensa offers a competitive salary and benefits package including, Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance and a Fitness & Parking Reimbursement.

Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario,



with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.

London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and a variety of entertainment and shopping, all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.

We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply.

To apply to this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.

This position is a replacing opportunity at Harrison Pensa.

While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications will be held in strictest confidence and reviewed by a Human Resource representative.

This job advertisement was created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Pay: $48,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Perks

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Law Legal Assistant/Law Clerk (London)
🏢 Harrison Pensa
📍 London