PARALEGALLEGAL ASSISTANT Temporary 18 months
PARALEGALLEGAL ASSISTANT Temporary 18 months
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Job Description
We are banking at another level.
Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy inclusive and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions a Defined Benefit Pension Plan a $750 wellness and health care spending account to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year five personal days sick days as necessary and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning training and development and much more...
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant supports internal clients in business centres and operational departments by providing advice and performing all inhouse securitytaking work and security document followup services. He or she helps ensure the efficient administration of the departments daytoday activities to meet its needs and achieve its objectives. The position is for an 18month contract with a possibility of extension.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Draft legal documents for the purposes of securitytaking for the InHouse Security program and for loan amendments and register and update security in accordance with BDC and legal requirements while adhering to critical deadlines
Draft legal documents for releases and discharges of BDCs security
Carry out searches of corporate records land registries and personal property security systems
Review and analyze securityrelated documents and requests (i.e. priority agreements etc.
Provide topquality administrative and legal advice to internal partners
Conduct reviews of legal security documents and carry out the necessary followup with external legal professionals
Maintain the database systems for files related to the departments activities in an efficient timely and diligent manner
Play a leadership role in carrying out new initiatives and projects.
Conduct any other related tasks as directed
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Degree or certificate in Paralegal or equivalent experience
At least two years of relevant experience preferably in a legal department for the role of Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Familiarity with legal concepts terminology and procedures particularly in the field of personal property and realty security for commercial transactions
Understanding of how land and personal property registries work
Strong attention to detail and diligent focus on accuracy of work
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) Microsoft Access Adobe and other computer systems and software
Superior time management and prioritysetting skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Ability to learn new software
Initiative and discretion
Client service orientation
Team spirit
Experience with copilot or other AI tools is beneficial
Proudly one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application please do not hesitate to contact us at .
While we appreciate all applications we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
