Careers

Current Opportunities

• Family Law Lawyer (Fergus)

  We are currently looking for one or more lawyers to join and grow our Fergus office.  In particular, we are looking for lawyer(s) with experience in the area(s) of Family Law.

  The successful candidate will:

  • Possess 3+ years’ relevant experience from a reputable Canadian law firm;
  • Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Have a strong business acumen and interpersonal skills;

  • Be experienced in a broad range of family law matters including negotiation, settlement, drafting, court appearances etc.; and
  • Work with clients directly and with minimal direction.

  Our competitive compensation packages, collegial atmosphere, many firm social events, innovative vision and the ongoing growth of our team, make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

   

  Apply with confidence.

• Corporate/Commercial Lawyer (Markham)

  The successful candidates will:

  • Possess 3+ years’ experience with a reputable Ontario law firm;
  • Be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario;
  • Speak Mandarin fluently (beneficial but not essential);
  • Have a strong business acumen and interpersonal skills;
  • Have the ability to manage a team and take on leadership roles;
  • Have some meaningful experience in corporate and commercial law or immigration law; and
  • Be able to work with clients directly and with minimal direction.

  Serious consideration will be given to candidates with experience in or a willingness to practice in the area of immigration law.

  Our competitive compensation packages, accommodating and welcoming atmosphere, innovative vision and opportunities for growth make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

  To apply in confidence, please forward your resume to careers@sorbaralaw.com

• Family Law Clerk (Markham)

  Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP (“SorbaraLaw”) is looking for an experienced Family Law Clerk for our Markham office.

  At SorbaraLaw, our greatest strength lies in our experienced staff of lawyers, clerks and assistants. We foster a team approach, making the most of the abilities and expertise of each individual member of our team.

  The successful candidate will:

  • Possess 1 year experience as a family law clerk or similar litigation practice area;
  • Have strong organizational and prioritization skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Experience with the preparation and drafting of correspondence, separation agreements, financial statements, pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office and Divorcemate;
  • Willingness to learn, follow instructions and ability to adapt quickly;
  • Ability to handle fast paced, detail oriented and deadline driven work

  Our competitive compensation packages, accommodating and welcoming atmosphere make SorbaraLaw a great place to work.

  We appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Applications will be held in confidence.

  If you have the required experience, please send resume and cover letter to:

  Sydney Archibald (sydney@sorbaralaw.com)

• Corporate Law Clerk (Waterloo)

  We are currently looking for an In-Office Corporate Law Clerk for our Waterloo Office.

  Skills + Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
  • strong focus on minute book maintenance, corporate filings, transactional support and corporate reorganizations
  • Diploma from a recognized Ontario law clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of corporate law in Canadian jurisdictions
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to client service with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently,
  • Strong attention to detail and good judgment
  • Proficient computer skills particularly with MacOS and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and discretion

  Roles + Responsibilities

  • Maintain corporate and partnership records, minute books, share registers, etc. for Canadian and foreign corporate and partnership entities, for-profit and non-profit corporations and professional corporations, including drafting and preparing annual returns/resolutions, director consents, registers and ledgers, share certificates, bylaws, shareholder and board resolutions
  • Prepare and complete corporate filings with Corporations Canada and Ontario Business Registry (e.g., CBCA/OBCA annual returns/notices of change/initial returns, NUANS searches and Business Name registrations, Limited Partnership declarations, extra-provincial registrations, PPSA searches/registrations, Articles of Incorporation/Amendment/Continuance/Amalgamations/Dissolution
  • Assist on corporate transactions such as incorporations, dissolutions, tax reorganizations and restructurings, asset/share sales and corporate reorganizations (including but not limited to amalgamations and continuances), assisting with minute book reviews, due diligence and corporate searches, preparing ancillary documents and pre- and post-closing documents
  • Assist with Ontario limited partnership formations and ongoing maintenance;
  • Attend to document legalization, notarization and apostilles
  • General administrative duties on an as-needed basis, such as providing general administrative support to legal professionals and senior law clerks, including assisting in tracking billable hours and preparing invoices, managing team calendars, acting as point of contact for clients and handling routine correspondences
  • Additional duties assigned based on business needs 

  To apply in confidence, please forward your resume to careers@sorbaralaw.com

• Corporate Law Clerk (Markham)

  We are currently looking for an In-Office Corporate Law Clerk for our Markham Office.

  Skills + Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Corporate Law Clerk
  • strong focus on minute book maintenance, corporate filings, transactional support and corporate reorganizations
  • Diploma from a recognized Ontario law clerk program certified with The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of corporate law in Canadian jurisdictions
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to client service with a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently,
  • Strong attention to detail and good judgment
  • Proficient computer skills particularly with MacOS and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and discretion

  Roles + Responsibilities

  • Maintain corporate and partnership records, minute books, share registers, etc. for Canadian and foreign corporate and partnership entities, for-profit and non-profit corporations and professional corporations, including drafting and preparing annual returns/resolutions, director consents, registers and ledgers, share certificates, bylaws, shareholder and board resolutions
  • Prepare and complete corporate filings with Corporations Canada and Ontario Business Registry (e.g., CBCA/OBCA annual returns/notices of change/initial returns, NUANS searches and Business Name registrations, Limited Partnership declarations, extra-provincial registrations, PPSA searches/registrations, Articles of Incorporation/Amendment/Continuance/Amalgamations/Dissolution
  • Assist on corporate transactions such as incorporations, dissolutions, tax reorganizations and restructurings, asset/share sales and corporate reorganizations (including but not limited to amalgamations and continuances), assisting with minute book reviews, due diligence and corporate searches, preparing ancillary documents and pre- and post-closing documents
  • Assist with Ontario limited partnership formations and ongoing maintenance;
  • Attend to document legalization, notarization and apostilles
  • General administrative duties on an as-needed basis, such as providing general administrative support to legal professionals and senior law clerks, including assisting in tracking billable hours and preparing invoices, managing team calendars, acting as point of contact for clients and handling routine correspondences
  • Additional duties assigned based on business needs 

  To apply in confidence, please forward your resume to careers@sorbaralaw.com