Fairstone Financial Inc., a subsidiary of Fairstone Bank of Canada, is looking for a Paralegal or law clerk with relevant experience in corporate/commercial, banking, licensing and litigation management; you will be a key member of the in-house legal team. Reporting to the Director, Legal Affairs, your responsibilities will include legal research, preparing corporate filings, and tracking, monitoring and reporting on litigation matters. You are a self-starter by nature looking for the next big challenge and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Responsibilities:
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Conducting (i) legal research; and (ii) providing operational legal support to the Fairstone branch network, under the supervision of in house counsel;
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Organizing, tracking, monitoring and preparing reports on litigation:
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Assisting in preparation of corporate filings;
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Handling administrative matters as needed, including the management of legal notices;
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Accountable for scheduled workload as well as other special projects and duties assigned by members of the Legal Affairs team.
Qualifications:
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Paralegal or law clerk certification required;
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1-3 years of experience in (i) an in-house legal department or (ii) a combination of law firm and in-house legal department;
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Experience working in banking and financial institutions will be considered an asset;
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingualism (English and French), written and spoken, will be considered an asset;
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Extremely well-organized (including, but not limited to, attention to detail and accuracy, an aptitude for figures, the ability to work under pressure, and handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently);
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Detail-oriented with an ability to work on confidential and/or sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion;
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Highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic self-starter;
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If you’re seeking a role with a growing business that values employee development, Fairstone is the right place for you!
Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Permanent
