Job Description

Real Estate Legal Assistant - Calgary

ABOUT OGILVIE LLP



Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and that is still our philosophy a century later. With offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation, and Wills & Estates Law.


Ogilvie provides its staff with an opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Alberta. Putting our clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specialized legal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and further their business goals.


Creating successful client relationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking for talented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality service to our clients. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we would love to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY



We are inviting qualified candidates with a minimum of 2 years of Real Estate experience to join the team in our Calgary office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive and professional attitude.



Our positions offer the opportunity to work within a positive work environment, and competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.



This position is a full-time, in office position.


Hours of work are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Legal Assistants and Lawyers on sales, purchases and other real estate transactions The preparation of legal documents including mortgage papers and signing packages Conduct land title searches Provide administrative legal support to other paralegals and legal assistants Ability to work within a fast-paced team, meeting tight deadlines Other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILL SET



Above average attention to detail required Basic understanding of legal procedures, scheduling, and deadlines High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality Strong organizational skills Be able to multi-task and prioritize Interpersonal skills Reliable and accountable Has excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-starter who takes initiative Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

TECHNICAL ASSETS



Must have knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams ACUMIN knowledge an asset Net Documents knowledge an asset LawyerDoneDeal and Unity knowledge an asset

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program
2 or more years of real estate/conveyancing experience preferred

APPLICATIONS



We thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.