Legal Administrative Assistant

goeasy Ltd; Pickering; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will support legal operations by managing legal files, coordinating communications, and assisting paralegals in drafting documents. The company is recognized for its outstanding workplace culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment where employees can thrive. If you have exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills and advanced computer literacy required.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal notices and correspondence efficiently.
• Support paralegals in drafting legal documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Customer Service Orientation

Multitasking

Tools

Company-Specific Software

Job description

This job is not active and is no longer accepting applications.

If you are looking to join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, goeasy is the place for you!Certified as a Great Place to Work,recognized asCanada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, theGTA's Top 100 Employers, one ofCanada’s Top 50 Fintech’sandNorth America’s Most Engaged Workplaces- we want the best and brightest to join our team!

We are in search of a Legal Administrative Assistant for our LendCare subsidiary , where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our paralegals and contributing to our legal operations' efficiency. You'll work under the guidance of the Director of Legal, becoming an integral part of our commitment to providing outstanding legal services.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage a high volume of legal notices, correspondence, and mail, ensuring timely distribution and response.
• Open, organize, and maintain legal files with precision, ensuring confidentiality and ease of access.
• Coordinate email communications and handle incoming and outgoing calls, serving as a vital link for the legal department.
• Gain proficiency in legal file management and administrative tasks to support the legal process.
• Draft and prepare correspondence with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Scan, file, and organize company documents, ensuring proper maintenance of records.
• Manage all insolvency files including but not limited to completing proof of claims and corresponding with trustee offices
• Support the team of Paralegals in drafting legal documents
• Administer and maintain registrations of liens within the Personal Property Registry to secure company assets.

Requirements:

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced computer literacy with the ability to learn and utilize company-specific software.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and file management.
• Outstanding customer service orientation, with a focus on providing a positive client experience.
• The capability to operate both independently and collaboratively within a team structure.
• Initiative and forward-thinking in managing files and departmental needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive interactions and relationships.
• Full-time availability with the ability to work in our head office in Pickering, ON

Additional Requirements for Internal Candidates:

• Must have been in your current role for at least 6 months
• Have a written endorsement and support of your current manager
• In good standing - no HR issues/warnings, not on a PIP

About Us:

We are a publicly-traded company on the TSX with over 4000% shareholder return since 2001. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, goeasy Ltd is a Canadian company that provides non-prime leasing and lending services through easyhome, easyfinancial and LendCare. We offer a wide variety of financial products and services including lease-to-own merchandise, unsecured and secured installment loans, direct-to-consumer auto loans, and point-of-sale financing tomerchants in the powersports, automotive, retail, home improvement, and health sectors.

LendCare Capital Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of goeasy Ltd., is a Canadian point-of-sale consumer finance and technology company, which enables over 10,000 businesses to increase their revenue by providing full credit spectrum financing at the point-of-sale. For over a decade, LendCare has cleared a path to providing fast, reliable, and affordable financing options for the powersports, automotive, retail, home improvement, and health sectors, while processing over $10 billion in loan applications to date. With a dedicated team of finance experts and well-established partnerships with merchants, dealerships, and brokers, LendCare bridges the gap between credit score and customers living their best life.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment"

At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information:All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.

We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.