Part-Time and Entry Level

Date: 2010-07-09

Job Title: Junior Law Clerk

Company: Compass Group Canada

Web site: www.compass-canada.com

Location: ON - Mississauga

Job Description:

Company and Sector Overview


Compass Group Canada is the nation’s leading food service and facilities management company. With over 18,000 associates and annual managed revenues of $1.2 billion, we set the standard for food and service excellence.

Our vision for growth and success is a powerful one - to combine fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent-- Great People, Great Service, Great Results! Because we ‘live’ our values, Compass Group Canada was selected as one of the Top 100 Employers of Canada in 2009 and 2010.
Position Summary


Position: Junior Law Clerk

Location: Mississauga, Ontario.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Junior Law Clerk to be an integral part of its Legal group. Working from the corporate headquarters in Mississauga and reporting to the Vice-President and General Counsel, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of all of Compass’ client contracts, including food service, facilities management and confidentiality agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reviewing and processing contracts for final execution;
· Follow up with general outstanding file matters;
· Contract management and processing of executed contracts, including scanning, copying and providing signed contracts to appropriate parties;
· Responding to contract requests from associates regarding review and interpretation of clauses;
· Recording and maintaining completed contracts in Executed Contracts Database;
· Revising and finalizing legal templates; maintaining Precedent Database;
· Assist Senior Law Clerk with completion of franchising transactions (wire transfers, couriers, correspondence with franchisors and other parties);
· Scanning of existing contracts into database;
· Processing of contract termination notices.

Skills and Requirements


Required Qualifications (please only apply if you meet all required qualifications):

· One to three years of related work experience
· Law clerk or other paralegal designation, as well as a good understanding of contract law and of law firm or legal department processes and systems
· Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills who possesses the confidence and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain both internal and external relationships.
· Thrive under pressure with multiple deadlines and highly adaptable to frequent change, delays and unexpected events
· Work well independently and a positive team player
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Assets:

· Ability to speak, read and write in French would be an asset

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Compass Group! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will consider your resume for additional opportunities.

Compass Group Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce, and an inclusive work environment where all employees are treated fairly.

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