Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Toronto ON, Toronto Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Recruit Action inc. Full-time €27 - €28 Temporary

Be part of a dynamic initiative in the insurance industry for our client that combines document review, collateral filing analysis, and data management responsibilities while supporting the successful execution of a high-priority project.

What is in it for you:

  • Hourly salary of $27-28, based on experience.
  • Hybrid work, with 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

  • Review legal, loan, financing, deal, and collateral documentation.
  • Identify, analyze, research, and validate secured collateral filings in Canada under the PPSA and in the United States under the UCC.
  • Extract, organize, and track relevant filing information in Microsoft Excel.
  • Maintain accurate tracking logs, records, and reporting information.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of extracted data.
  • Support collateral tracking initiatives and project deliverables.
  • Work independently while maintaining close attention to detail.
  • Collaborate with legal, lending, operations, and other internal project stakeholders as required.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in a legal, paralegal, law clerk, loan documentation, or secured lending environment.
  • Previous experience working in a law firm, legal department, or related legal environment.
  • Experience reviewing legal, loan, financing, or collateral documentation.
  • Knowledge of PPSA filings in Canada and/or UCC filings in the United States.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred qualifications

  • Paralegal Diploma, Legal Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, or equivalent legal education.
  • Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral management functions.
  • Exposure to both Canadian and United States collateral filing processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.