Legal Assistant

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hours 37.5 Line Of Business Legal Pay Details $52,700 - $74,400 CAD TD 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 candidate's 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 TD Legal is dedicated to providing industry‑leading legal advice and counsel to all TD business segments and corporate functions. The department is comprised of corporate, commercial, and litigation legal professionals with expertise tailored to meet the diverse legal, regulatory, and risk management needs of the Bank. At TD Bank Group (TD), everything we do is driven by our passion to provide legendary customer experiences. In order to reach and exceed the commitments we make to our customers and greater communities, our executive team seeks out and relies on exceptional people for support. Alongside caring colleagues and supportive leaders, our administrative and executive assistants provide a broad range of organizational and general workplace support to executives within TD. Job Details If you're a highly organized individual who can help maintain smooth business operations through strong administration skills, we want you to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you'll provide dedicated support for several executives at TD. You'll also provide a wide range of administrative or general workplace support for the broader team as assigned. What You'll Do No matter where you work at TD you’ll make a meaningful impact, grow your skills and thrive in our culture of care. As a valued member of our executive team your work will involve a range of complexity and may include the following accountabilities: Job Description The successful candidate will support the Global Contracts and Enterprise Real Estate teams, to provide administrative support on a wide variety of file engagements, projects, initiatives & event/meeting coordination, including primary administrative functions such as: • Provide accurate, organized, efficient and effective administrative support (e.g., word processing, prepare various spreadsheets and power point presentations, collect and track data, research information, schedule/organize meetings, manage calendars, answer phones, create and maintain electronic and paper legal files, managing matters including billings and travel, etc.). • Apply broad general or specialized legal knowledge in the compilation and/or preparation of correspondence and legal documents. • Use discretion in managing matters, escalating issues to Legal Counsel as appropriate. • Prioritize and manage own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency; meet deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities. • Collaborate with other legal assistants and assistants on the team and across the North American department on a variety of tasks supporting different lawyers depending on the needs of the department. • Take initiative to identify and recommend improvements in own job functions. • Use software programs and other departmental tools or equipment at the level required to efficiently and effectively provide appropriate documents/information required by Legal Counsel. • Respond promptly and thoroughly to requests for information. • Communicate effectively and confidently at senior levels on a regular basis. • Apply sound knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures. • Provide back-up/support admin assistance to your U.S. Legal Admin. Assistance counterpart and the U.S. Global Contracts team. • Provide vacation/temporary coverage for colleagues, supporting additional leaders Cultivate Our Culture Of Care • Provide support while ensuring quality service and professionalism at every interaction • Participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment Job Requirements What You Need to Succeed We’re proud to work with a group of diverse colleagues. If you have relevant experience that isn’t mentioned below, tell us about it in your resume or cover letter. • High school diploma with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility to coordinate processes and information across related teams • Proven track record in supporti...