Legal Administrative Assistant
About The Position
This position is being recruited by EQB on behalf of our wholly owned subsidiary, Bennington Financial Corp. Bennington Financial Corp plays a critical role within EQB’s ecosystem, specializing in commercial equipment financing and leasing. It extends EQB’s reach beyond traditional banking into a highly specialized and fast-growing segment of the financial services landscape. Joining Bennington means: Being part of the EQB family, with the stability, scale, and purpose of a leading Canadian challenger bank, Working within a specialized, entrepreneurial business where your contributions are highly visible and impactful, Supporting a business that operates at the intersection of bank-grade governance and commercial finance agility, Helping shape compliance, risk, and operational excellence in a business that directly enables Canadian companies to grow. This role offers the best of both worlds: the backing, resources, and long-term vision of EQB, combined with the pace, ownership, and influence that comes from working within a focused subsidiary like Bennington. If you’re looking for an opportunity where your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your work directly supports both innovation and growth—Bennington Financial Corp, powered by EQB, is a compelling place to build your next chapter! Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Legal Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to the Legal team at Bennington. This position assists in a variety of areas including assisting the Senior Legal team in diverse litigation activities.
Requirements
- The successful candidate must be organized, accurate and detail oriented.
- Strong written and oral communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) is essential.
- A college diploma/certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk is preferred, or alternatively, equivalent work experience
- Commitment to learning legal concepts (reading materials, webinars, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is considered an asset.
- Bilingualism in English and French is also considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Assists with general administrative tasks within the department as requested
- Prepare correspondence to various parties
- Assist with steps involved in the litigation process
- Manage incoming mail and administering the Legal ticket system
- Perform various searches as requested
- Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, and ensuring that all local photocopiers are filled
- Other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or General Counsel
Benefits
- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Market leading RRSP match program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
- Generous vacation policy and personal days
- Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
- A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
