Job Description

Carr, Stevenson & MacKay is a full-service law firm located in the downtown Charlottetown area. We are seeking a legal property assistant who interested in joining our team and providing our clients with exceptional, timely service. We offer a competitive salary, based on experience, and a number of employee benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing, formatting & editing various documentation for residential and corporate/commercial real estate purchases, sales and mortgage transactions
• Communicating with clients, lenders, law firms and other businesses to obtain information required
• Preparing and proofing legal descriptions from survey plans
• Preparing statements of adjustments and account
• Ensuring electronic and paper filing is kept up to date and organized
• Coordinating with and assisting other team members to foster a team-oriented environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to provide a professional and friendly experience for clients
• Understanding of legal terminology and documents
• Understanding of the time sensitive nature of property transactions and of the confidential nature of a law firm
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities
• Highly organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Legal Secretary program, or equivalent experience
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), PCLaw, Adobe, Windows 10

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $37,500.00-$50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03