Paralegal

Job summary

The successful candidate will review and track secured collateral filings by analyzing loan and deal documentation. They will also be responsible for extracting key information, maintaining tracking logs, and ensuring data accuracy.

Job details

Paralegal Position Details Start Date: October 15, 2026 Duration: 3 months Extension: Possible Conversion: Not available Location: Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: Hybrid, potentially primarily remote Interview: One virtual interview, approximately 30 minutes Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a project involving the review and tracking of secured collateral filings across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will independently review loan and deal documentation, identify relevant collateral filings, extract key information, and maintain accurate tracking records. Key Responsibilities Review legal, loan, financing and deal documentation Identify and analyze secured collateral filings, including PPSA (Canada) and UCC (US) filings Research and validate filing information Extract and organize information using Microsoft Excel Maintain tracking logs and reporting records Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation and data Work independently with limited supervision Collaborate with internal stakeholders as required Must-Have Qualifications Strong knowledge of PPSA and/or UCC filings Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Previous experience in a law firm, legal department, or similar legal environment Experience reviewing legal, loan, or financing documentation Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications Paralegal diploma/certification or related legal education Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral documentation Exposure to both Canadian and US collateral filing requirements Soft Skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to manage competing priorities Comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven environment Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Assistant background with secured lending, commercial lending, or financing documentation experience, along with hands-on exposure to PPSA and/or UCC filings and strong Excel skills. Candidates must be comfortable independently reviewing large volumes of documentation and accurately extracting and tracking filing information.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will review and track secured collateral filings by analyzing loan and deal documentation. They will also be responsible for extracting key information, maintaining tracking logs, and ensuring data accuracy.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong knowledge of PPSA and UCC filings along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Previous experience in a law firm or legal department reviewing financing documentation is required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• PPSA
• UCC
• Microsoft Excel
• Legal documentation review
• Collateral filings
• Loan documentation
• Financing documentation
• Data extraction
• Tracking logs
• Reporting
• Research
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Independent work

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting