Legal Administrative Assistant

About EQ and Bennington Financial Corp

EQ Bank is transforming the banking landscape in Canada, serving almost 4 million clients nationwide by offering a broad range of financial services including banking, lending, trust, and credit union solutions. Since 1970, EQ has been advancing banking with innovative, efficient, and connected financial experiences driven by a team that challenges traditional norms, asks critical questions, and seeks better paths forward.

Bennington Financial Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of EQ, focuses on commercial equipment financing and leasing, expanding EQ's footprint into specialized commercial finance sectors. As a member of Bennington, you join a dynamic business environment backed by EQ's strength, blending bank-level governance with entrepreneurial agility to support Canadian business growth.

Role Overview

As the Legal Administrative Assistant reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide essential legal and administrative support to the Legal team at Bennington Financial Corp. Your work will involve assisting with various administrative responsibilities, supporting litigation processes, and managing legal correspondence and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties within the Legal department as required.
• Draft and prepare correspondence directed to various stakeholders.
• Support the litigation process by assisting with related procedural tasks.
• Manage incoming legal mail and oversee the Legal ticketing system.
• Conduct requested searches and information gathering.
• Perform clerical functions such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining local photocopier supplies.
• Undertake additional related tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or General Counsel.
• Gain experience to eventually manage your own legal files independently with training and guidance from seasoned staff.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong organization skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Preferably holds a college diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk studies; equivalent work experience also considered.
• Willingness to learn legal concepts through reading and webinars.
• Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is advantageous.
• Bilingual capability in English and French is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus scheme.
• RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Maternity/parental leave top-ups to support family care.
• Generous vacation allowance and personal days.
• Virtual events fostering connection across the EQ network.
• Opportunity to contribute to pioneering banking experiences at a major Canadian challenger bank.

Inclusion and Accessibility

EQ is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We celebrate diversity and provide accommodations throughout recruitment and employment to ensure all candidates and employees can perform to their best abilities.

Additional Information

• AI technologies are utilized during applicant screening but final employment decisions are made by human evaluators.
• This role requires successful completion of criminal background and credit checks.
• The salary will be commensurate with experience.
• This recruitment is to fill an existing vacancy.