Job Description

Description :

Our Vancouver office is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Real Estate Practice Group. This position will appeal to candidates looking to join a firm with an energetic office culture, in an exciting and challenging position.

Key Responsibilities:

• New file opening;
• Preparation of all documentation relating to transactions using BC Online;
• Working with MyLTSA;
• Preparing purchase, sale, and refinance documents
• Reviewing contracts, financing documents, lease and land title documents
• Conducting due diligence searches
• Dealing with various commercial real estate transactions;
• File documents in Land Title Office (online);
• Maintain client contact ensuring fast turnaround;
• Managing volumes of filing and file organization, electronic and paper;
• Audits and conflicts searches
• Expense requisitions; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What you\'ll bring:

• A minimum of 1-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 of relevant real estate experience;
• Graduate of a recognized legal administrative program;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors);
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to take initiative;
• Positive attitude and detail-oriented;
• Problem solving with minimal supervision;
• Handling and prioritizing workload independently;
• Meeting strict deadlines; and
• Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and other team members.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events / celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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