Description

Join us in cultivating a collaborative workplace driven by unique perspectives. We’re proud PwC advances a culture that helps everyone to thrive. It's one of the reasons we're recognized as a "Top Company" to work for in Canada. As you ignite a meaningful career and build a network that’ll last for life, you'll work with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to help solve important problems, empowered by technology to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions. We cultivate an environment in which our differences are embraced and our people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. An empowering and diverse environment starts with you. Are you ready to get started?

A career within Legal Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients adopt a more strategic approach to global entity governance across their organisations. We help our clients and their legal entities with the incorporation of new companies, on going compliance with local legislation, and restructuring of their global businesses to manage governance and compliance risks.

Our team specialises in providing legal advice across all of our clients disciplines. You’ll help provide legal support to a wide array of specialty areas from cyber security and technology to banking and intellectual property.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future: The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues, clients, and communities is our number one priority. Vaccinations have proven to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, PwC Canada requires all partners, staff, contractors and visitors to be fully-vaccinated when entering a PwC location, subject to applicable legal exemptions. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating. Read this press release for further details.

What You’ll Create and Do

As a Legal Assistant, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Reporting to the Senior Manager of the PwC Corporate/ Tax Law team, the Legal Assistance is responsible for supporting the day-to-day business activities for a group of lawyers in the Corporate/Tax law team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Arranging internal and external meetings, responding to changing priorities; the coordination of meeting logistics and the preparation of supporting materials.

Reviewing and prioritizing incoming e-mail; taking action or responding to requests on behalf of the lawyer. 

Review upcoming deadlines and work requirements with the lawyers, updating project plans; and manage the flow of work to the lawyers.

Prepare engagement letters and assist in preparation of proposals;

Typing, formatting, compiling and editing closing books; 

Preparation of minor transaction documents, closing agendas, project plans for lawyer review; 

Draft standard and non-standard correspondence, spreadsheets and presentations using the MS office, or proprietary software as required, while adhering to branding standards.

File signed documents to client file and in virtual minte books as required

Conduct regular health checks of virtual Minute Books as required. 

Prepare and submit expense reports. 

Organize logistics and material for internal/external events, or training sessions on behalf of the lawyers.

Organize and code invoices for payment as directed by lawyers. 

Coordinating with Billing Assistant and responsible lawyer. 

Preparing billing request forms and following-up with clients for payment. 

Book travel when required with an approved travel provider.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

What You’ll Bring to This Role

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Strong client service focus in dealing with both external and internal clients, displaying an image of professionalism, discretion, integrity and tact. 

Excellent judgement and strong problem-solving skills, including a proactive approach to working with staff and clients at all levels while demonstrating flexibility. 

Attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information and the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands and deadlines. 

Completion of a related post-secondary education program.

Minimum of two-five years’ experience as a Legal Assistant

Must have strong organizational skills, meticulous follow-up and follow-through, good judgement and ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail. 

Strong technical skills using MS office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Google and ALF would be considered an asset. 

Self-motivated, team player with a strong sense of pride and responsibility for their work. 

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are essential including the ability to relate to people at all levels.

Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.