Legal Admin Assistant ll

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TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

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Job Summary:

The Legal Administrative Assistant II provides administrative, clerical support and general office functions as required by attorneys and staff. May handle the more complex administrative issues. The position is routinely entrusted with highly confidential information and interfaces with Customers and staff on a daily basis in a timely and confidential manner.

Depth & Scope:

• Prepares and/or composes correspondence and memoranda on pending legal matters; maintains department filing system
• Coordinates various committee and subsidiary task force agendas, meetings, and work product production
• Researches and responds to routine legal questions from banking centers and lines of business throughout the company
• Assists in preparation of reports and analysis of data
• Reviews and summarizes contracts and maintains contract files
• Conducts trademark research, coordinates filings for Marketing Department, and maintains trademark registrations
• Maintains corporate records of subsidiary corporations (may include service as Assistant Corporate Secretary)
• Assists in maintaining Law Library update materials
• Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains litigation files, and input data for reports
• May handle the more complex administrative issues
• Coordinates workflow with co-workers

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 Years of related experience
• Legal Assistant certification/training highly desirable
• Minimum of 4+ years of legal assistant work experience or administrative experience in a banking or corporate environment or legal office is required
• Must have strong knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and functional areas of the organization
• Advance Proficiency with basic office equipment such as personal computers, fax machines, copiers and telephone systems with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Must have excellent typing and transcription skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated and adaptable
• Must exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Must have excellent Customer service orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to manage simultaneous assignments and differing requirements of multiple attorneys and paralegals
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills 
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and adaptable
• Exercises sound judgment and maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Excellent customer service and team orientation
• Experience with expense reporting, travel planning and invoice submission for multiple attorneys.

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues. 

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you've got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we're here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development
If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.