Legal Assistant II

TD•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$47,200 - CA$66,600•Onsite

About The Position

Department Overview At TD Bank Group (TD), everything we do is driven by our passion to provide legendary customer experiences. In order to reach and exceed the commitments we make to our customers and greater communities, TD seeks out and relies on exceptional people for support. Alongside caring colleagues and supportive leaders, Legal Assistants provide a broad range of organizational and general workplace support to legal professionals within TD Legal Department. Job Details If you're a highly organized individual who can help maintain smooth business operations through strong administration skills, we want you to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide dedicated support for several legal professionals at TD. You'll also provide a wide range of administrative or general workplace support for the broader team as assigned. What You'll Do No matter where you work at TD you’ll make a meaningful impact, grow your skills and thrive in our culture of care. As a valued member of our Legal Department team your work will involve a range of complexity and may include the accountabilities below.

Requirements

High school diploma with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
Extensive knowledge of applications (Co-Pilot, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility to coordinate processes and information across related teams
Proven track record in supporting and performing Legal Assistant tasks supporting a number of individuals at one time
Ability to collaborate with other Legal Assistants, in addition to internal and external partners
Can perform efficiently in a multi-task environment and ensure deadlines are met
Can efficiently interpret TD policies and help executives apply these standards in a fast-changing environment
Experience coordinating travel arrangements and comfortable managing frequent changes
Strong organizational skillset to manage accountabilities while simultaneously managing professionals' administrative requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen actively, ask questions and communicate effectively
Strong judgment skills to support initiatives and apply discretion when working with confidential information

Responsibilities

Provide accurate, organized, efficient and effective administrative support (e.g., word processing, prepare various spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, collect and track data, research information, schedule/organize meetings, manage calendars, create and maintain electronic legal files, managing matters including billings and travel, etc.).
Apply broad general or specialized legal knowledge in the compilation and/or preparation of correspondence and legal documents.
Use discretion in managing matters, escalating issues to legal professionals as appropriate.
Prioritize and manage own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency; meet deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities.
Collaborate with other administrative assistants on the team and across the Legal Department on a variety of tasks supporting different lawyers depending on the needs of the Department.
Take initiative to identify and recommend improvements in own job functions.
Use software programs and other departmental tools or equipment at the level required to efficiently and effectively provide appropriate documents and information required by legal professionals.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to requests for information.
Communicate effectively and confidently at senior levels on a regular basis.
Apply sound knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures.
Provide vacation and temporary coverage for colleagues, supporting additional professionals.
Provide support while ensuring quality service and professionalism at every interaction.
Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment.