Corporate Law & Search Clerk

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife, who is known for its practical, strategic, approach to legal and business problems. 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 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP has an opportunity for a full-time intermediate Corporate Law and Search Clerk to join our Corporate Services team in our Calgary office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Clerk at the intermediate level, who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a growing Western Canadian law firm.

 Standard Responsibilities

• Minute book review and preparation of Alberta and Federal 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)


• Draft documents relating to change of directors, officer, registered/records office, Agent for service, and business name registrations/amendments


• Attend to filing of annual returns, notices of change, and business name registrations/amendments


• Due Diligence Searches – corporate, personal property registry, land title, litigation, bank act and bankruptcy searches


• Saving digital documents to the firm’s document management system


• Saving digital documents to electronic minute books


• Generate electronic copies of minute books


• Draft standard letter sending out physical minute books, share certificates, and corporate seals


• Preparing hard documents for archiving or destruction


• Maintaining bring forward system


• Receive, review, and forward general department mail


• Post time using Aderant accounting software


• Other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal certification from an accredited institution preferred.


• CORES Level 1 required and CORES Leve 2 an asset


• Knowledge of ALF corporate records database would be an asset


• 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

Exciting perks and benefits of working at Lawson

• Competitive Compensation


• 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


• Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field.


• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year


• 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

If you are a motivated professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative mindset, and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.