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Downtown Toronto Our outstanding client, known for being a great place to work and its high quality legal work is in need of a Legal Assistant to support a partner and associate in the municipal group for a 12 month full time contract. The possibility for this role to be extended to 18 months or even become a full time permanent role exists. Responsibilities Prepare and edit both legal and non-legal documentation as required Monitor and maintain tickler system Organize and coordinate large files Plan detailed travel itineraries Transcribe dicta Responsibility for all lobbyist filings, as well as CPD reporting Willingness to assist with personal items Produce the highest quality of work with keen attention to detail Handle daily administrative details Manage duties related to accounting docketing, monthly billing and expenses Accountable for all work assigned which include arranging meetings, calendar management. Requirements Five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant preferably with some knowledge of Municipal or Land Use Planning Law and Litigation Successful completion of a related post-secondary program in a legal assistant, law clerk or executive assistant program Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands Skills Microsoft 365 suite of applications Knowledge of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Toronto Local Appeal Body or a willingness to learn would be an asset Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure an asset Strong verbal and written communication Ability to problem solve Good judgement and decision making Strong interpersonal skills Interested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd. Click to Apply      

Legal Assistant (12 Month Contract) -* GRO001070* Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Ajax Description Drive your Career! We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen. We are currently looking fo r a Legal Assistant (12-month contract) * at ou *r Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON The successful candidate will serve as the administrative assistant to the General Counsel and provide general administrative support for the legal department. **This is a flex hybrid model, requiring 2 days in the Ajax office** Primary Responsibilities: Management of General Counsel's calendar and appointment schedule Administration of company automobile fleet insurance policy and renewal process. Assisting corporate law clerk with maintenance of legal department litigation and corporate files. Processing of legal department invoicing and mail Scheduling meetings for legal department Making travel arrangements and preparing and submitting expense reports for payment Processing claim backs to factories for reimbursable product liability and related expenses, audit inquiry letters Preparation of department purchase orders Administrative filings Claims settlement processing Assisting in maintenance and management of corporate trademarks Provincial registrations management Other general administrative tasks for legal department as a whole (including regulatory) Qualifications Legal Assistant Degree/College Diploma 1+ years of experience in an Administrative role, preferably as a Legal Assistant but not required. Strong organizational skills Strong computer skills - word processing/spreadsheet management Strong communication skills - interpersonal and written Ability to work independently and as part of team French language an asset but not essential What you’ll get in return: A flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment with an award-winning employer Many opportunities for personal and professional development Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community And much, much more! **Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Additional information: Volkswagen Group Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation. #LI-Hybrid.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered. Assistant City Clerk Job Code:005 Department: Legislative Services Job Summary: The incumbent assists with ensuring services that create a liaison between the City of Whitehorse Council and the public and internal departments. Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinates or prepares, and distributes Council/Committee Meeting Agendas and administrative reports and coordinates the departmental web site. Maintains and ensures accessibility of a digital recording of Council and Committee meetings. Maintains photocopy equipment for City Hall, including basic trouble-shooting and the coordination of maintenance, repairs, and the availability of supplies. Pre-drafts minutes for all Council/Committee meetings. Develops, revises and/or proofs bylaws and council policies Assumes Returning Officer duties for general municipal elections, bi-elections, plebiscites and referendums, as assigned. Answers or directs enquiries from the public and employees with respect to Council Issues, agendas or departmental information. Prepares and monitors (controls), under the direction of the Manager, Legislative Services, the department budget and Mayor and Council accounts. Maintains and ensures accessibility of Council Bylaws, resolutions and policies and ensures that the proper authority exists and authorizes legal contracts and agreements. Provides input to and participates on the Municipal Act Review Committee as assigned. Acts as the Manager, Legislative Services as assigned. Follows, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards. Other Related duties. This description contains the elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario   What Sets Us Apart? At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is an important part of the Toyota family, an award-winning global company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.   TFS currently has an exciting 12–18-month contract opportunity as a Law Clerk reporting to the Vice President, Legal. This position will provide corporate, commercial and litigation law clerk services. We have implemented a hybrid work environment and our head office is in Markham, ON. Frequency of onsite work at our Markham office is dependent on role requirements and more will be discussed during the interview process.   What We’ll Bring: A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Great company culture-Respect for people and continuous improvement is at our core   What You’ll Be Doing: Corporate Transactions Responsible for assisting the General Counsel with the preparation of standard form documentation relating to i) treasury transactions such as bond issuances and credit facility agreements; ii) securitizations; and iii) lending transactions such as mortgage loan financing to dealers.   Corporate Records Responsible for preparing annual written resolutions of the board of directors and shareholders and maintaining the corporate registers for each of Toyota Credit Canada Inc. and TCCI Securitization GP Corp. In addition, this position is responsible for filing all annual returns and license renewals required for the TCCI automotive financing and Kinto businesses, tracking and following up on the renewal of TCCI’s chattle paper registrations and conducting the annual CBCA individuals with significant control update.   Compliance Responsible for supporting the general counsel with revising existing standard form documentation and policies and procedures to address regulatory changes and their impact on business operations. Most of this work will be related to the changes to QU privacy law and the proposed changes to the federal privacy legislation. Responsible for conducting the annual records retention review, annual CASL self-assessment and for the annual review of the Legal Dept.’s corporate policies and standard operating procedures.   Third party litigation claims Responsible for administering the third-party litigation claims management process (accept service, refer to insurer, implement litigation holds etc.) and for developing and implementing improvements to the process to reduce the impact on TCCI operations. Insurance/Total Losses Responsible for assisting the general counsel with the annual insurance renewal process and with managing the total loss recovery program between the legal department and the collections department. This involves working with insurers, the banks and TCCI’s insurer to recover losses in cases in which there is not driver insurance policy in place, the driver’s insurer is denying coverage or TCCI as the intended payee did not receive payment.   Mailed Notices Responsible for supporting the general counsel in working with various insurers to convert mailed third party notices to electronic file format and working with the insurance department to revise their processes and procedures to eliminate inefficiencies.   Commercial Transactions Responsible for supporting the general counsel with changes to TCCI’s standard form MSA and privacy and information security schedules to address compliance and/or business requirements.   Other duties as required.   What You’ll Bring: Law Clerk Diploma and Professional Certification from the Ontario Institute of Law Clerks. Six or more years of professional corporate law clerk experience. Knowledge of corporate transaction work. Knowledge of corporate statutes and regulations. Exceptional legal writing skills and communication skills Attention to detail, self-motivated along with the ability to work independently. Strong organizational, investigative, fact-finding and problem-solving skills Automotive finance or financial services industry experience an asset. French language skills and University degree preferred. Ability to work effectively with others Familiarity with on-line legal research tools & good research skills. Thorough working knowledge of MS Office applications.   What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.