Our client is recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a great role for an assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position will be working collaboratively with another assistant supporting a busy Corporate/Financial Services Partner. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a drive to learn, be willing to step up to support the group, be organized, resourceful, and diligent in completing your work with accuracy. For optimal value and learning, this position is required to be in the office.Summary of ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation, drafting, editing and finalizing closing agendas and all transactional documents relating to lending and corporate transactionsHelp prepare annual resolutions and organize and track delivery of closing documentsHandle a high volume of daily administrative tasksEnter dockets daily and ensure they are accurately and consistentManage duties related to accounting and billingOpen and amend filesProofread and check documentsDiarize and monitor deadlines for multiple files to ensure tasks are completedEnsure electronic and physical files follow the established systemLiaise with clients and other lawyers to take instructions, obtain information, and report on statusFacilitating wire transfers and communicating with clients when neededCommunicate professionally with all internal and external clientsAssist with compiling Record BooksArrange meetingsCalendar managementAccountable for all work assignedTakes initiativeConfidentialCore Skills & RequirementsMinimum of 2 years’ previous experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Financial Services or Corporate LawSuccessful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk programCross-train with team member for sick/vacation coverageKnowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison programKnowledge of PPSA and supporting documents is considered an assetOvertime, as requiredHandle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demandsMicrosoft 365 suite of applicationsFamiliarity with iManage and DocuSignAbility to work independentlyAbility to problem solveGood judgement and decision makingStrong interpersonal skillsOrganized, resourceful, and detailed#J-18808-Ljbffr