Legal Administrative Assistant

goeasy; Pickering; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

goeasy, a leading alternative consumer lender in Canada, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to enhance their legal department effectiveness. This role involves managing legal documents, coordinating communications, and supporting paralegal tasks, ideal for organized individuals looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

RRSP match

Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances

24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments

Customizable benefits package

Internal development training programs

Birthday off PAID

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively.
• Proven multitasking skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of legal notices and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain legal files ensuring confidentiality.
• Support a team by drafting legal documents and managing insolvency files.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Tools

Company-specific Software

Job description

Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy ! At goeasy , our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized for it. We’ve earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures , Canada’s Top Growing Companies , and the TSX30 , highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX . We’re also thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. These honors reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada’s leading alternative consumer lenders, we’re passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment

Why work with us ?

• Leverage our RRSP match and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a customizable package including options for 100% coverage.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Celebrate properly, with your birthday off PAID ! Along with paid vacation and personal days.
• For complete picture of total rewards please click here

Day in the life of a Legal Administrative Assistant:

• 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.

What we are looking for :

• 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.
• Resilience and composure to maintain high performance under pressure.
• Ability to work in our head office in Pickering, ON
• Able to pass background checks (criminal, employment, and credit).
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada on a full-time basis at the time of application; we are not able to provide sponsorship.

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. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team 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.