Job Description

Responsibilities include:

Real Estate Matters:

Having care of files from beginning to end of transactions including residential sales, purchases, refinances and new home construction Preparing real estate transactional and conveyance documents, including transfers, caveats, mortgages, refinancing related documents and all related documentation Conducting and reviewing searches, including online searches with The Property Registry (TPR) (Land Titles Office) Analyzing and drafting trust conditions for review by supervising lawyer Maintaining and organizing schedules of closings Managing all incoming and outgoing funds, including calculation of funds required for closing, mortgage financing and other requirements Attending to file openings and reviewing conflict searches Preparing Statement of Accounts as necessary Maintaining client communications and, where necessary, acting as primary and independent contact with clients, financial institutions, brokers and other counsel Producing reports as necessary, including mortgage reports to lenders

Corporate Matters :

Assist with corporate filings and formation documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Operating Agreements, Annual Reports). Maintain corporate records, minute books, and compliance calendars. Support due diligence processes in mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Prepare board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documentation.

Family Matters:

Draft and prepare legal documents such as divorce petitions, parenting plans, child support worksheets, affidavits, and motions. Coordinate filings with family courts, track deadlines, and maintain case calendars. Communicate with clients regarding case updates, court requirements, and document requests. Assist attorneys in trial preparation, discovery responses, and evidence organization. Handle sensitive family law matters with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications include:

Five (5) years of previous work experience in the area of residential real estate Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook Excellent attention to detail Organization skills; demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to meet deadlines with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills Ability to effectively communicate and strong client service skills
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Group Health Benefits (Life Insurance, Dental, Extended Health care, Long Term Disability)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Experience:

Legal Assistant: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person