Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 2500 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
This role will require the successful candidate to work independently and collaboratively within a busy General Counsel’s Office. You would play a key role in the operations of the legal function of the firm and the workflow around legal matters.
As a Senior Administrative Assistant, Legal Operations your responsibilities will include:
- Vendor management of outside legal counsel, experts and other suppliers including:
- Arranging for payment and review of accounts from outside legal counsel, experts and other suppliers
- Directly accessing ALTEC (Finance accounts payable system) to monitor progress and respond to enquiries about status of accounts payable
- Creating and managing requests for reimbursement from insurers and supporting reporting to insurers on costs incurred
- Dealing directly with partners and colleagues in the firm to help them access legal support and direct them to the right resource within the General Counsel’s Office
- Responding to requests for Insurance certificates and supporting the insurance application process
- Preparing documents for signature as directed by members of the legal team using DocuSign
- Assisting in the management of the Legal Matters database as well as electronic file management for the department and legacy paper files
- Arranging travel for all counsel in the department
- Support for the preparation of power point presentations and learning materials created by the General Counsel’s Office for the firm
- Submitting expenses and calendar management for the General Counsel
- Supporting the payment of law society fees and other professional expenses for all members of the department and assisting in matters relating to expenses.
- Scheduling group and committee meetings, including managing agendas and follow up coming out of the meetings
- Using existing and new technology tools to drive efficiency and track action items
- Supporting the transactions lawyers in their administrative requirements and compiling closing books on transactions
- Other administrative duties as required including assisting lawyers in preparing and finalizing documents
Be Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!
Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Administrative Assistant, Legal Operations [10 month contract]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
- Post-secondary diploma/degree required, in a legal related field would be an asset
- 5+ years in a similar position - experience in a law firm or legal department would be an asset
- Strong organization skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and complete multiple tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the presence to deal directly with senior executives in the firm
- Advanced skills in Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Sharepoint and pdf editing software
- Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making and the ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion
At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
