Job title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Contract duration: 03 months
Location: Toronto, ON (3 days onsite)
Degree/Level of Education: Paralegal Diploma, Legal Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, or equivalent legal education preferred.
Years of Overall Experience: 4+ years of experience in a legal, paralegal, law clerk, loan documentation, or secured lending environment.
• Accuracy of document review
• Quality of data extraction
• Productivity and turnaround times
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
Preferred/Ideal Candidate Background:
• Law firm experience
• Commercial lending or secured lending experience
• Experience with PPSA and/or UCC filings
• Strong Excel skills
• Paralegal or legal assistant background
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Review loan and deal documentation.
• Identify and validate collateral filings.
• Review PPSA filings in Canada.
• Review UCC filings in the United States.
• Extract and track filing information in Excel.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting logs.
• Support collateral tracking initiatives and project deliverables.
MUST-HAVE HARD SKILLS
• Knowledge of PPSA filings (Canada) and/or UCC filings (United States).
• Strong Excel proficiency and exceptional attention to detail.
• Previous experience working in a law firm, legal department, or related legal environment.
• Experience reviewing legal, loan, financing, or collateral documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
NICE-TO-HAVE
• Paralegal certification or diploma.
• Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral management functions.
• Exposure to both Canadian and U.S. collateral filing processes.
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