Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (PPSA / UCC)

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$27–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 4+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The role involves reviewing legal and collateral documentation while managing secured filing analysis for PPSA and UCC requirements. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate tracking logs and collaborating with internal stakeholders to support project deliverables.

Job details

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (PPSA / UCC) Be part of a dynamic initiative in the insurance industry for our client that combines document review, collateral filing analysis, and data management responsibilities while supporting the successful execution of a high-priority project. What is in it for you: • Hourly salary of $27-28, based on experience. • 3-month contract. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Hybrid work, with 3 days per week in the office. Responsibilities: • Review legal, loan, financing, deal, and collateral documentation. • Identify, analyze, research, and validate secured collateral filings in Canada under the PPSA and in the United States under the UCC. • Extract, organize, and track relevant filing information in Microsoft Excel. • Maintain accurate tracking logs, records, and reporting information. • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of extracted data. • Support collateral tracking initiatives and project deliverables. • Work independently while maintaining close attention to detail. • Collaborate with legal, lending, operations, and other internal project stakeholders as required. What you will need to succeed: Required qualifications • 4+ years of experience in a legal, paralegal, law clerk, loan documentation, or secured lending environment. • Previous experience working in a law firm, legal department, or related legal environment. • Experience reviewing legal, loan, financing, or collateral documentation. • Knowledge of PPSA filings in Canada and/or UCC filings in the United States. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preferred qualifications • Paralegal Diploma, Legal Assistant Diploma, Law Clerk Diploma, or equivalent legal education. • Paralegal certification. • Experience supporting secured lending, commercial lending, or collateral management functions. • Exposure to both Canadian and United States collateral filing processes. Soft skills • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to manage competing priorities. • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in a legal or secured lending environment with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A diploma in a legal field such as Paralegal or Law Clerk studies is preferred.