Legal Assistant

LocationBrookfield Place - 181 Bay StreetBrookfield CultureBrookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryBrookfield is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Legal Team within Brookfield Asset Management. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive self-starter with a high level of professionalism and discretion. This role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, interact with staff at all levels, and remain flexible, resourceful, and efficient under pressure.ResponsibilitiesLegal document management and preparation with strong proficiency in MS Office,  Adobe Acrobat and Litera (including advanced formatting of Excel, PowerPoint, Word documents including track changes and comments)Assisted with records administration tasks, including filing, organizing, and maintaining electronic and physical documentsCalendar management and schedulingParticipate in ad hoc office operational projects as required (for example, documentation management and coordination of signing of documents)Expense report receipt tracking and report submissionLegal Tracker (Serengeti) matter openingsReviewing, approving and reconciling vendor invoices with a particular focus on legal invoices. Includes managing the accounts payable process and communicating with law firms and other vendorsManage incoming correspondence, including email, telephone and mailAssist team members with work overflow during busy periods, absences, holidays, etc.Travel booking and coordination of Legal team and board members as requiredQualifications & Requirements3-5 years' experience in a law firm or the legal department of a large public company/in-house group preferredHighly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a group alongside all levels and departments of the organizationExcellent communication (verbal and written)Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookExperience with Concur is a plus but not requiredKnowledge of Visio, iManage, Diligent Entities, Diligent Board Books, SEDAR or SEDI, is an assetKnowledge of minute books and closing books, is an assetOvertime as needed Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 CADPosition Opening Reason:New PositionBrookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...