Legal Assistant III
Legal Assistant III
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Job Description
Work Location:
Toronto Ontario CanadaHours:
37.5Line of Business:
LegalPay Details:
$52700 - $74400 CADTD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Job Description:
Department Overview:
The Legal Department at TD Bank Group is comprised of corporate/commercial and litigation lawyers with varying areas of expertise tailored to meet the legal needs of the various business units of TD Bank Group. The Legal Department is committed to delivering to its internal business clients the highest level of expertise service responsiveness and flexibility. Our lawyers identify emerging client opportunities provide prompt and informed legal advice and produce tangible results that implement creative solutions.
Wealth Legal (Canada) is comprised of lawyers who specialize in securities laws and the regulatory framework that governs Canadas Capital Markets. The Wealth Legal in Canada team supports TD Wealths various lines of businesses which includes asset management and securities dealer businesses.
Job Description / Accountabilities:
As a member of the Wealth Legal team you will work in a fast-paced legal environment delivering quality services to our clients including TD Waterhouse Canada TD Investment Services and TD Asset Management. Your primary duties will include:
Supporting preparation and circulation of various legal board and committee documents
Preparation of correspondence with other Legal or Bank staff and third-party agents
Responding promptly and thoroughly to requests for information from lawyers and our internal business clients and other internal stakeholders
Assisting lawyers with projects and initiatives
Taking initiative to identify and recommend process improvements in our job functions
Learning and using software programs and other internal departmental tools and technology platforms including TeamConnect (the Legal Departments document and matter management system) and Tymetrix (the invoicing system for external counsel) or a.v. equipment with ease and efficiency
Efficiently manage and promptly respond to incoming enquiries/requests for information or support independently or re-direct to the appropriate person/area
Prioritizing and managing workflow to ensure quality and efficiency meeting deadlines and being flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities
Administrative duties including assisting with onboarding new employees filing copying scanning billing mail archiving scheduling meetings conducting document searches organizing presentations ordering supplies submitting expense reports etc.
Consistently exercise discretion in managing or redirecting correspondence information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriate
Specific Educational Requirements / Accreditations:
Legal Assistant Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma is preferred but not required
Other Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
High school diploma required
3 years as an administrative/executive assistant in a legal capacity (in-house or at a law firm) is preferred but not required
General computer literacy (Outlook Adobe Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)
You must be well organized and able to independently manage your workload
Strong communication skills both written and oral
You must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and have the flexibility to take on any tasks assigned to meet the departments needs
You must be an enthusiastic team player continually striving for service excellence
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail is required
Who We Are:
TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary variable compensation and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition programs. Learn more
Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations requirements.
Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if youd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms captioning for virtual interviews etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans ObjetEmployment Type
Full-Time
