Legal Assistant

Raymond James Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. in Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support the firm’s Legal Department. You will handle corporate documents, coordinate with external law firms, and assist lawyers with litigation and workflow management.

The role requires a Legal Assistant certification, 5+ years of experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document drafting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited Legal Assistant program.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior work experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, corporate law department or equivalent experience.
• Some knowledge of contracts and familiarity with litigation proceedings and good corporate governance and recordkeeping.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, Adobe for document creation and compiling for board books.
• Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot discrepancies and errors.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate with varying seniority levels, including managers and department heads and executives.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining corporate documents and shadow minute books for the firm and its subsidiaries.
• Liaising with external law firms on corporate recordkeeping.
• Assisting lawyers with litigation discovery requests and litigation management.
• Managing workflow and assignments for the lawyers.
• Communicating with the firm’s internal clients on their requests for legal queries, opinions and those relating to the businesses of the investment dealer and its subsidiaries for assignment.

Skills

Legal support

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Governance knowledge

Education

Legal Assistant program certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Description - Legal Assistant (2600679)

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Legal Assistant

How does the role impact the organization?

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Legal Assistant for the firm’s Legal Department in the Vancouver office.

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team.

If you have experience in providing legal support to a small team of lawyers and committed to meeting the goals of the firm’s Legal Department, we would be thrilled to have you on our team.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Maintaining corporate documents and shadow minute books for the firm and its subsidiaries;
• Liaising with external law firms on corporate recordkeeping;
• Assisting lawyers with litigation discovery requests and litigation management;
• Managing workflow and assignments for the lawyers;
• Communicating with the firm’s internal clients on their requests for legal queries, opinions and those relating to the businesses of the investment dealer and its subsidiaries for assignment; and

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen attention to detail in maintaining accuracy in proofreading documents (checking for formatting, spelling and grammar), have prior experience in producing/editing drafts of corporate resolutions from template and revising/blacklining documents, reports and memos as may be requested by the lawyers in the Department. An ability to demonstrate critical thinking and independent thought while performing tasks is highly desirable.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

• Certification from an accredited Legal Assistant program;
• Minimum of 5 years of prior work experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, corporate law department or equivalent experience;
• Some knowledge of legal requirements of contracts and familiarity with litigation proceedings and good corporate governance and recordkeeping;
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, Adobe for document creation and compiling for board books;
• Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot discrepancies and errors;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to communicate with varying seniority levels, including managers and department heads and executives; and
• Other relevant qualifications and experience.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range:

75,000 - 80,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This posting is for potential future hiring needs and does not represent a current vacancy.

At Raymond James - we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail]. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they don't replace human decision-making.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at www.cipf.ca. 3Macs, MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions of Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Its subsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd. are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpages for applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information. www.cipf.ca