Legal Assistant

Description:

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is a joint venture tasked with delivering the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rails and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team and provide vital support to our Legal Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures.

• Format documents and draft letters in accordance with legal requirements.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.

• Organize, coordinate, and prioritize incoming and outgoing information/correspondence.

• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and administer contracts and other documents.

• Manage files, including creating new files, maintaining large and complex files, and ensuring easy access to historical paper/electronic records.

• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, and organize materials and take minutes.

• Collaborate with various departments (finance, marketing, HR, etc.) as needed.

• Provide legal administrative and clerical support to the legal counsel.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration/Law Clerk.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Admin, preferably in a construction or infrastructure environment.

• In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

• Capable of working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, RRSP matching).

• Opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.

• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

• A work environment focused on health and safety.