Job Description

Job Title: Securities Legal AssistantJob #: 16643Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $75,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Securities Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• An International Corporate law firm specializing in business law.
• Recipient of a Greater Toronto\xc2\x92s Top Employers award.
• Conveniently located in Toronto\xc2\x92s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:- Handle all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinate meetings, book travel arrangements, etc.;- Process incoming/outgoing mail, prepare expense reports, process of invoices and disbursements, expense reconciliation;- Drafting and preparing speaking engagements;- Coordinating meetings and events, including developing and distributing agendas, reserving meeting rooms, and preparing, compiling and distributing supporting documents;- Under legal professional supervision, prepare legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions;- Opening and closing files;- Prepare and maintain a bring-forward system;- Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis;- Liaising with clients regarding invoices, collections and preparation of WIP/AR reports;- Delegate tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments (finance and marketing); and- Additional duties, as assigned.Requirements:- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course, or equivalent Securities experience;- 8+ years\' of Legal Assistant experience working in Securities;- In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology;- Strong technical skills using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint);- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;- Solid attention to detail and time management skills; and- Ability to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines.

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