Corporate Legal Assistant, Toronto

We are recruiting for a number of Corporate Legal Assistant roles for some of Toronto's top law firms. The right candidate will be a self-motivated individual who enjoys being busy. Being able to work both independently and on a team is important in these roles, and a high attention to detail is required.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, edit and finalize closing agendas and all transactional documents relating to lending and corporate transactions
• Organize and track delivery of closing documents
• Draft renewal agreements for lending transactions
• Prepare annual resolutions
• Compile Record Books
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Proofread and check documents
• Diarize and track deadlines
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Handle a high volume of daily administrative tasks
• Manage duties related to accounting
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Arrange meetings
• Calendar management
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Corporate Law in a law firm environment
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program
• Overtime, as required
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
• Familiarity with iManage and DocuSign
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized, resourceful, and detailed

Should this position not be of interest to you, please contact EStaffSearch to discuss other opportunities and how we can assist you with your job search.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this Legal Assistant opportunity.