Legal Assistant - Corporate/Financial Services

Aird & Berlis LLP•Vancouver, BC

7d•CA$60,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Vancouver office. This role involves independently managing and organizing the daily operations for busy Corporate and Financial Services Lawyers. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to prioritize, multitask, and possess strong technical skills and attention to detail, particularly for cross-border financings and commercial transitional practices. A background in corporate or financial services administration is also required.

Requirements

3-5 years of previous experience as a legal assistant
Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal program
Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands
Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
Experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
Familiarity using DocuSign, closing folders, and minutebox
Good judgement and decision making
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed
Administrative background in Corporate or Financial Services

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit and organize all necessary day-to-day and transactional documentation
Provide administrative support on all transactions (i.e. signature page packages, wire confirmations & organization outgoing wires, prepare and compile record books, etc.)
Maintain expiry tickler
Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
Manage client file openings and conflict checks
Manage duties related to accounting (i.e. billing, paying invoices, etc.)
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Calendar management
Takes initiative
Confidential