Legal Assistant

Binnie

Temporary Legal Assistant providing administrative and legal support across contracts and corporate records at Binnie. Managing legal operations and assisting legal counsel in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/5/2026contractBurnaby • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$31 - CA$38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including preparation, execution, and tracking, while maintaining corporate records and compliance with legal requirements. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

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Contract AdministrationLegal Administrative Assistant CertificateMicrosoft Word ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsWritten And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract PreparationDocument ExecutionVersion ControlDeadline TrackingCorporate GovernanceLegal Document FormattingIssue TrackingCompliance InitiativesInsurance Requirements TrackingLegal Technology Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSound JudgmentDiscretionFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Industry Keywords

Contract Lifecycle ManagementCorporate RecordsLitigation SupportClaims AdministrationCorporate Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing, editing, formatting, and organizing contracts, agreements, correspondence, and corporate records
Coordinating contract execution processes, including obtaining signatures and maintaining document version control
Tracking important contractual obligations such as renewal dates, notice periods, insurance requirements, and other key terms
Maintaining contract summaries and supporting our contract lifecycle management processes
Working with internal teams to gather information required for contract preparation and administration
Assisting legal counsel with contract amendments, correspondence, and issue tracking
Maintaining corporate records, minute books, and supporting corporate filings and registrations
Preparing basic corporate documents such as resolutions, director and officer updates, and organizational charts
Tracking deadlines related to corporate governance, filings, and reporting obligations
Supporting the administration of litigation, claims, and dispute matters by organizing documents and monitoring deadlines
Assisting with legal policies, procedures, compliance initiatives, and training programs
Tracking insurance certificates and contractual insurance requirements
Supporting the implementation and ongoing use of legal technology and legal management systems
Delivering professional service to both internal and external stakeholders
Producing accurate, high-quality work while managing multiple priorities
Providing general administrative support and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
A flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and business needs
Experience supporting commercial contract administration, including document preparation, execution, and tracking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Education, mentoring, and growth opportunities
Employee Resources groups like Young Professionals and RISE
Mentoring programs, Binnie Banters speech club, Movember, or book club