Position Title: Paralegal / Legal Assistant II
Line of Business: Legal Services – Secured Collateral Filings
Location: 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario (Global Headquarters)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (may be primarily remote; location details to be confirmed)
Contract Start Date: October 15, 2026
Contract End Date: December 31, 2026
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hourly Rate Range: $31 per hour (incorporated)
Possibility of Extension: Yes
1. JOB SUMMARY
This position has been created to support a discrete project involving the review and tracking of secured collateral filings across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will work independently to review loan and deal documentation, identify collateral filings, and extract key information for tracking and reporting purposes.
The role requires familiarity with loan documentation and collateral filing processes in either Canada, the US, or preferably both jurisdictions. This is an individual contributor role requiring independent work with limited oversight in a detail-oriented and deadline-driven environment.
2. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Documentation Review & Analysis
- Review loan and deal documentation.
- Identify and analyze secured collateral filings in Canada (PPSA) and the US (UCC).
- Review legal and financing documentation.
- Research and validate PPSA and UCC filings.
Data Extraction & Tracking
- Extract and track filing information in Excel.
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain tracking logs and reporting records.
- Extract and organize filing data in Excel.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders as required.
- Maintain accurate and complete records for reporting purposes.
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet all of the following mandatory requirements:
Area
Requirement
PPSA / UCC Knowledge
Strong knowledge of PPSA (Canada) and/or UCC filings (US)
Excel Proficiency
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and exceptional attention to detail
Legal Environment Experience
Previous experience working in a law firm, legal department, or similar legal environment
Documentation Review
Experience reviewing legal, loan, or financing documentation
Independence
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
4. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following skills and experiences are considered strong assets:
Area
Preference
Legal Education
Paralegal diploma/certification or related legal education
Lending Experience
Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral documentation processes
Cross-Border Exposure
Exposure to both Canadian and US collateral filing requirements
5. SOFT SKILLS
Skill
Requirement
Attention to Detail
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Independence
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
6. KEY DELIVERABLES
- Reviewed and analyzed loan and deal documentation
- Identified and tracked secured collateral filings (PPSA and UCC)
- Accurate and complete filing data extracted into Excel
- Maintained tracking logs and reporting records
- Validated PPSA and UCC filings
7. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Performance will be measured based on:
- Accuracy of documentation reviews
- Quality and completeness of data extraction
- Timely completion of assigned work
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
8. DISQUALIFIERS
The following factors would disqualify a candidate from consideration:
- No experience with legal documentation review
- No exposure to PPSA or UCC filings
- Limited Excel proficiency
- Inability to work independently in a detail-focused environment
9. TEAM ENVIRONMENT
- Role Type: Individual contributor
- Oversight: Independent work with limited oversight
- Culture: Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
10. COMPENSATION & CONDITIONS
- Hourly Rate: $28 – $31 per hour (incorporated rate inclusive)
- Work Model: Hybrid (may be primarily remote; location details to be confirmed)
- Assignment Type: Contract (3 months) with possibility of extension
- Province: Ontario
- Country: Canada
- Site: Toronto, Global Headquarters (200 Bloor)
11. INTERVIEW PROCESS
Format
Duration
Virtual
Approximately 30 minutes
12. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and rate confirmation for consideration.
Important: Candidates must have experience with legal documentation review and exposure to PPSA or UCC filings to be considered.
Mohamed Ashraf Saeed
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