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Director’s & Officers’ Liabilities

Directors and officers are individuals who exercise certain powers in the control and operation of a corporation; they also owe certain duties to the corporation. There are three basic duties that directors and officers owe a corporation: (1) the duty of care, to act reasonably in the corporation’s best interest and in good faith; (2) the duty of loyalty, placing the success of the corporation above one’s own; and (3) the duty of obedience, to act within the scope of applicable laws.

Director’s and Officers’ Liabilities

Directors and officers must be mindful of their duties as they are liable for any shortcomings on their part in terms of those duties, and company indemnity may not cover them adequately. For example, if a statute requires the directors or officers to maintain accurate financial records and those obligations are not fulfilled the directors and officers will be liable for not exercising their duty of obedience and following the law.

Directors and officers may also be personally liable for committing unlawful and tortious acts such as, among other things, fraud, negligence, and interference with economic relations.

How can Zeilikman Law help?

Zeilikman Law is a litigation firm and dispute resolution is our passion. We represent individuals and small and mid-size businesses that are involved in complex commercial and business disputes and are in need of help. Our practice is dedicated to legal representation in a broad range of business and commercial problems. Call us any time at 905-417-2227 or contact us by submitting an online request.

Legal Receptionist

Zeilikman Law is an employment law firm located in Vaughan, Ontario. We are looking to hire a legal receptionist to join our firm. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working as a receptionist at another law firm.

Location: Vaughan, Ontario.

Start Date: Immediately.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Full time. In-person only. This is not a remote work position.

Wages: 35,000 to 40,000 per year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage our firm’s multi-line telephone system to receive incoming calls.  Screen incoming telephone call inquiries to determine the nature of the telephone call and provide standard information related to our legal services.  Take and deliver messages and route incoming telephone calls to the appropriate staff person.
  • Answer general inquiries coming from the firm’s social media and website email.
  • Welcome in-person visitors upon arrival.  Direct visitors to the appropriate staff person and / or office or boardroom.
  • Organize in-person visitor schedule to prevent overlap and multiple bookings.
  • Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
  • Arrange for couriers.
  • Keep front reception, kitchenette area and boardroom tidy.
  • Perform various clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing on an as-needed basis.
  • Process client or other payments.
  • May be asked to run minor errands outside of office such as attending post office to arrange a courier or pick up mail.
  • May be asked to assist other law clerks or lawyers of the firm as required and as appropriate.
  • Any other basic administrative duties or tasks as deemed appropriate.

Required Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of general office procedures including filing, faxing, and printing and copying.
  • Basic word processing computer skills.
  • Proficient in receptionist and telephone practices, etiquette, and decorum.
  • Professional attitude and appearance.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Positive customer service attitude is a must.
  • Must be able to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Education and Experience:

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 – 2 years’ experience in an office setting with an emphasis in accounting, reception or clerical work is required.   We would prefer experience in a law firm environment.

Applications for this position should be sent via email to jennifer@zeilikmanlaw.com. All applications should include a cover letter, resume and at least two references. Only successful candidates will be contacted.