Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (PPSA / UCC)

Be part of a dynamic initiative in the insurance industry for our client that combines document review, collateral filing analysis, and data management responsibilities while supporting the successful execution of a high-priority project.

What is in it for you:

- Hourly salary of $27-28, based on experience.
- 3-month contract.
- Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
- Hybrid work, with 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

- Review legal, loan, financing, deal, and collateral documentation.
- Identify, analyze, research, and validate secured collateral filings in Canada under the PPSA and in the United States under the UCC.
- Extract, organize, and track relevant filing information in Microsoft Excel.
- Maintain accurate tracking logs, records, and reporting information.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of extracted data.
- Support collateral tracking initiatives and project deliverables.
- Work independently while maintaining close attention to detail.
- Collaborate with legal, lending, operations, and other internal project stakeholders as required.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

- 4+ years of experience in a legal, paralegal, law clerk, loan documentation, or secured lending environment.
- Previous experience working in a law firm, legal department, or related legal environment.
- Experience reviewing legal, loan, financing, or collateral documentation.
- Knowledge of PPSA filings in Canada and/or UCC filings in the United States.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred qualifications

- Paralegal Diploma, Legal Assistant Diploma,



Law Clerk Diploma, or equivalent legal education.
- Paralegal certification.
- Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral management functions.
- Exposure to both Canadian and United States collateral filing processes.

Soft skills

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

Pay: $27.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Perks:

- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable working 3 days per week in the Toronto office?

Experience:

- PPSA filings (Canada) and/or UCC filings (United States): 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Excel skills with exceptional attention to detail: 1 year (required)
- Law firm, legal department, or similar legal environment: 1 year (required)
- Legal, loan, financing, or collateral documentation: 1 year (required)
- Canadian and U.S. collateral filing processes: 1 year (preferred)
- Secured/Commercial lending or collateral management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Paralegal certification or diploma (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4W 1E5

📌 Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (PPSA / UCC) (Old Toronto)
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📍 Old Toronto