Legal Assistant - Capital Markets

Aird & Berlis LLP•Toronto, ON

9h•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Capital Markets group. This position will work alongside another Legal Assistant to assist with the daily operation, administration, and organization of a busy Capital Markets practice. The successful candidate will possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and be able to take initiative and think independently when solving a problem. If you are technically inclined, proactive, and adaptable, this could be a great position for you.

Requirements

2-3 years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Capital Markets or Corporate Law
Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Microsoft 365 suite of applications
Familiarity with iManage, Kofax Power PDF, MinuteBox and DocuSign
Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program
Ability to problem solve
Good judgement and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed

Responsibilities

Manage and organize the daily operation of a group of busy lawyers in Capital Markets
Assist with revising and finalizing various correspondence and documentation
Blacklining
Calendar management
Booking conferences, scheduling meetings & calls, and making travel arrangements
File opening, conflict checking, and onboarding of clients
Entering and updating contacts in Interaction
Administratively manage closings/transactions
Compiling documents for signature and send to clients
Compiling Record Books
Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, billing, wires & expenses)
Pulling WIPs
Track deadlines
Accountable for all work assigned
Takes initiative
Confidential