Legal Assistant for Corporate Department (Law Clerk)

Job summary

Provide corporate legal clerk and administrative support to lawyers, including managing a diverse caseload and handling corporate records and filings. Perform office tasks such as printing, scanning, and photocopying, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Job details

Miller Canfield LLP is a leading international law firm that represents clients throughout Canada, the United States, and overseas. The Windsor, Ontario office of Miller Canfield LLP prides itself on providing exceptional service to clients and a positive and rewarding career for our team. We are seeking highly motivated Corporate Clerk with at least 2 to 5 years’ experience, who will navigate the complexities of working in a busy law firm. The successful applicants will work closely with leading lawyers and be involved in all aspects of the Group practices. Position Overviews We are looking for full-time Corporate Clerk who are proactive and detail oriented. Our ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of working in a law office and will be able to manage a diverse caseload in combination with our lawyers. These roles require experience, excellent organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Key Qualifications The major responsibilities of this role will include: · Must have 2-5 years secretarial experience in a law firm; · Able to do admin work such as printing, scanning and photocopying; · Knowledge of minute books and corporate searches; · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.; · Knowledge of Fast Company; Share Certificates, Incorporations, Articles of Amendment, Business Names Registrations, Preparation of Articles of Amalgamation; · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; · Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; · Professional demeanor and strong work ethic; · Availability to work full-time hours (35 hours per week) during regular business hours; · Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities in a supportive and dynamic work environment; What You Can Expect From Us The successful candidate can expect the following: Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. · Benefits · Supportive and collaborative work environment. · Access to cutting-edge legal technology and resources. · Mentorship from staff and lawyers to enhance your skills and knowledge. · Work-life balance initiatives to promote well-being and job satisfaction. · The chance to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our clients' success. · A rewarding and fulfilling career in a reputable law firm committed to excellence. Why You Should Join Us Miller Canfield LLP is a mid-sized law firm operating in Windsor, Ontario, with competitive salaries, benefit packages, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We have a supportive work environment and collegiality amongst lawyers and staff. While we have a small enough work environment for everyone to know each other and work together, we also benefit from state-of-the-art legal technology within the Miller Canfield LLP network and have the resources of a law firm. We look forward to offering you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients while building your reputation in our community. Interviews If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to our Office Manager, Shannon Kinney at kinney@millercanfield.com by no later than October 2nd, 2026. Please note that while we appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, only those applicants whose experience and expertise match our requirements will be contacted for an interview.

What you’ll do

Provide corporate legal clerk and administrative support to lawyers, including managing a diverse caseload and handling corporate records and filings. Perform office tasks such as printing, scanning, and photocopying, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2–5 years of law firm secretarial experience and knowledge of minute books, corporate searches, and corporate documents and filings. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office, have strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and be available to work 35 hours per week during regular business hours.

Benefits

• Benefits • Work-Life Balance Initiatives • Mentorship • Professional Growth And Development

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Law Firm Secretarial Experience
• Minute Book Management
• Corporate Searches
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Fast Company
• Share Certificates
• Incorporations
• Articles Of Amendment
• Business Name Registrations
• Articles Of Amalgamation
• Organization
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative