Legal Assistant

As one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures, we know it’s our people who make us great at what we do.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Legal Team, Board of Directors, and internal shareholders. The successful candidate will be self-confident, with superior organizational and time management skills. The role requires a demonstrated regard for confidentiality, a high level of judgment, and the ability to work independently and handle a variety of responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Legal Team, including managing calendars, arranging travel, expense management and reporting, and other operational duties
• Organize and schedule Board, Committee, and internal Shareholder meetings
• Attend and take minutes of Board, Committee, and internal Shareholder meetings
• Assist in preparing agendas and materials for Board, Committee, and internal Shareholder meetings
• Provide administrative support to Board and Committees
• Assist with annual corporate filings in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with filing of insurance and corporate applications in multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain and organize legal files, Board, Committee, and Shareholder meeting materials
• Assist the Legal Team with document preparation

What we offer

• Award winning corporate culture; recipient of the Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2021 award
• Collaborative and engaging atmosphere
• Variety in work and ability to evolve and grow your career
• Working with colleagues across Canada and across multiple practice areas
• Opportunities to help build and evolve our practice
• Competitive total rewards package
• An entrepreneurial, collegial work environment
• Hybrid work style and dress for your day approach

What you offer

• Successful completion of college program in Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma program
• 3 to 8 years of experience
• Previous experience in a law firm or legal setting is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work effectively and confidently with all levels of stakeholders
• Diplomacy and tact to deal with confidential information and situations
• Strong attention to detail and minute-taking and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, while continuing to meet deadlines and deliver quality results
  Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience leveraging AI tools for greater efficiency is an asset

Who we are:

Eckler is Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm. Our purpose is to care and to do right by people so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future. Based in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re a team of committed and highly skilled professionals consulting in the areas of pension, retirement, financial wellness, investment, group benefits, insurance, change management and communication and technology consulting. Owned and operated by its active Principals, the company has earned a reputation for service continuity and high professional standards. Eckler is a founding member of Abelica Global – an international alliance of independent actuarial and consulting firms operating in over 20 countries.

At Eckler, we value diversity of all types. Our organization is made up of smart, collaborative, and thoughtful people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to careers@eckler.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

www.eckler.ca