Legal Assistant - Capital Markets
Legal Assistant - Capital Markets
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Job Description
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.
What We are Looking For:
Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Capital Markets group to support a share of Lawyers and Law Clerks. The ideal candidate should be someone who takes pride in their work and will be a team player who is client service oriented. If you are detail oriented reliable highly organized and have the ability to handle multiple priorities this could be a great fit for you.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage and organize the daily operation of Capital Markets practices
- Assist with revising and finalizing various correspondence and documentation
- Onboarding of clients
- Administratively manage closings/transactions
- Compiling documents for signature and send to clients
- Compiling Record Books
- Handle daily administrative tasks
- Manage duties related to accounting (dockets billing wires & expenses)
- Track deadlines
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Arrange meetings
- Calendar management
- Takes initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Capital Markets or Corporate Law
- Successful completion of a related postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Familiarity with iManage Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign
- Knowledge of Litera or a similar document comparison program
- An understanding of CorpLink or something similar
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a midsized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.
We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contactand we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
