Financial Services Legal Assistant
ID: 5063
Job Description
Our renowned Client is on the hunt for a fresh face to join their team! They are seeking a Financial Services Legal Assistant to join their practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 year’s experience in the field with a drive to grow professionally. The firm offers great opportunities for learning and development, as well as a supportive team that will encourage you to do your best work! Bring your skills and expertise to the table and we will do the rest! Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of correspondence, presentation, spreadsheets and other documents using various software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe and Visio
- Developing and maintaining filing system and filing documents on iManage
- Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
- Booking boardrooms and arranging other meeting requirements
- Opening new files
- Docket entry and coordination of billings
- Preparing cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals
- Preparing expense reports
- Photocopying and printing various documents, sometimes on behalf of other lawyers
- Maintaining up to date contact information
- Assisting with closing financing transactions, including preparation of basic documents based on precedents and tracking delivery of closing documents
- Drafting/revising agreements based on lawyers’ comments
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a legal assistant in Corporate
- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
- Solid typing computer and typing skills: proficiency in the MS Office environment
- Excellent grammar skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written
- A strong team player
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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