Job Description

Job Title: Securities Legal Assistant

Job #: 16643

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $75,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Securities Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• An International Corporate law firm specializing in business law.
• Recipient of a Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award.
• Conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Handle all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinate meetings, book travel arrangements, etc.;

-           Process incoming/outgoing mail, prepare expense reports, process of invoices and disbursements, expense reconciliation;

-           Drafting and preparing speaking engagements;

-           Coordinating meetings and events, including developing and distributing agendas, reserving meeting rooms, and preparing, compiling and distributing supporting documents;

-           Under legal professional supervision, prepare legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions;

-           Opening and closing files;

-           Prepare and maintain a bring-forward system;

-           Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis;

-           Liaising with clients regarding invoices, collections and preparation of WIP/AR reports;

-           Delegate tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments (finance and marketing); and

-           Additional duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

-           Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course, or equivalent Securities experience;

-           8+ years' of Legal Assistant experience working in Securities;

-           In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology;

-           Strong technical skills using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint);

-           Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

-           Solid attention to detail and time management skills; and

-           Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16643 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.