Position Title: Legal Assistant – Financial Services
Category: Legal Support
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours/week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

ABOUT US:

We are a leading Canadian business law firm with offices in Toronto and Vancouver. With over 250 lawyers, advisors, and patent agents, we provide legal services across Canada and internationally. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional client service while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally with exposure to corporate law
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Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
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Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

SKILLS:

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Strong document formatting and editing skills
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Experience with DocuSign and digital closing folders
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Excellent judgment, resourcefulness, and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Financial Services practice, which handles cross-border financings and commercial transactions. This role will provide dedicated support to 2 Partners and 1 Associate, managing a variety of administrative and transactional responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Draft, edit, and organize legal and transactional documents
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Assist with transactional matters, including preparing signature packages, processing wire transfers, and assembling closing records
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Manage client file openings and conflict checks
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Handle billing, invoice processing, and related accounting tasks
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Manage lawyers’ calendars and schedules
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Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties
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Provide accurate, high-quality administrative support while maintaining discretion and confidentiality
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Take initiative and maintain accountability for assigned work