Job Description

SE Calgary General Practice Law Office looking for a real estate legal assistant/paralegal. We are looking for an assistant that has the following skills: the ability to work under pressure; strong communication skills; willingness to assist on a variety of matters as required; organized and able to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines; and a strong attention to detail.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

Answering calls and emails to clientele, other lawyers, etc.

Opening files

Organizing and closing of files

Conducting and reviewing searches

Prepare and proofread documents prior to sending to clients and/or other lawyers

Drafting and revising documents, checklists and organizing materials for client meetings, transactions, and closings

Managing filing system

Sending out and processing invoices, trust deposits

Preparing bank deposits and couriering to various banks

Maintaining a diarization system independently and ensuring matters are brought forward as required

Other administrative duties as required

The qualifications of this position are:

Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma or Certificate

2-5+ years of experience, experience in real estate transactions would be an asset

Experience with WordPerfect, MS Office and Soluno would be an asset

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person