Job Description

Legal Assistant - Real Estate
Downtown Toronto

3-4 days in office work model - 2-3 days remote!

Our client, a dynamic large law firm located in the core of downtown Toronto is looking for a Real Estate Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This is a hybrid work model that offers flexibility to work from home!

This position is strongly suited for an individual who has excellent communication, organization and client service skills. The successful candidate will work closely with a Partner and two Law Clerks in its busy Real Estate practice group. The right candidate will have strong technical skills, experience with Teraview and be able to problem solve. Responsibilities:

• Managing busy partner and two law clerks
• Administratively assist with the preparation and completion of all necessary documentation for commercial real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions from beginning to end
• Prepare reporting letters and statements of account
• Handle off title enquiry letters and off-title enquiry charts
• Assist with various other project, financing and development work, as needed
• Organizing files and keeping all electronic and physical filing up to date
• Manage duties related to LSO requirements, including in connection with file opening, client verification, entering and tracking CPD hours
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Handle daily administrative details
• Manage duties related to billing and accounting
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Arrange meetings
• Calendar management

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 previous experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial real estate law
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Experience in Conveyancer and Teraview
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications.
• Flexible to work over time as required
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

If you are looking to join a team of true professionals, look no further! This firm offers tremendous opportunities for growth!
Interested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.