Job Description 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 setting.



• 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.

📌 Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (PPSA / UCC) (Toronto)
🏢 Recrute Action
📍 Toronto