Corporate Legal Assistant

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized law firm in Toronto is seeking a bright and energetic Legal Assistant to join its corporate team. This hybrid role involves preparing and managing legal documents related to corporate transactions, liaising with clients, and ensuring an organized workflow. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Services or Corporate Law and possess strong skills with Microsoft 365, iManage, and document comparison software. Apply today to join a dynamic and collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Financial Services or Corporate Law.
• Knowledge of document comparison software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize closing documents for transactions.
• Organize and track delivery of closing documents.
• Draft renewal agreements and annual resolutions.
• Manage organization and workflow of legal documents and files.
• Liaise with clients and lawyers for instructions and status updates.

Skills

Microsoft 365 suite

iManage

DocuSign

Excel

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Tools

Workshare Compare

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant - Corporate. Downtown Toronto. Hybrid work arrangement. Our client, a mid size law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic legal assistant to join its corporate team. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and contribute to a dynamic team!

Responsibilities

• 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
• Initial drafting of legal correspondence and documents with minimal supervision for lawyers review
• Manage the practices organization and workflow (including ensuring electronic and physical files follow the established system and ensuring all client invoices are correct)
• Diarize and monitor deadlines for multiple filed to ensure tasks are completed
• Liaise with clients and other lawyers to take instructions, obtain information, and report on status
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Arrange meetings
• Calendar management

Requirements

• 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
• Able to work independently, requiring minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of Excel and ability to preform calculations is an asset
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills along with a keen eye for detail

Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.