Job Description

Our client a top tier law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is in need of a hardworking Legal Assistant with Corporate Commercial or Financial Services experience to assistant a senior partner. This role would be perfect for a self motivated individual who thrives on being busy. 

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Prepare, draft, edit and finalize closing agendas and all transactional documents relating to lending and corporate transactions
• Organize and track delivery of closing documents
• Draft renewal agreements for lending transactions
• Prepare annual resolutions
• Compile Record Books
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Proofread and check documents
• Diarize and track deadlines
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Handle a high volume of daily administrative tasks
• Manage duties related to accounting
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Arrange meetings
• Calendar management

• Minimum of 5 years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Financial Services or Corporate Law
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program
• Overtime, as required
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

 Skills: 

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
• Familiarity with iManage and DocuSign
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills