Job Description

Applications can be sent to Human Resources via email: kendra.furber@lakefieldlaw.ca

Application Information

Employer Name:
Lakefield LLP

Employer Address:
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410-475 2ND AVE S
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA
S7K 1P4

Contact Name:
Kendra Furber

Contact Phone:
306-659-1243

Contact Email:

Employer Website:

Description

Lakefield LLP is a Saskatchewan team with a modern take on law.

We currently have an opening for a Real Estate Legal Assistant. You will be responsible for handling transactions related to residential, commercial and farmland properties, as well as commercial lending, refinances, and personal property registrations.

Responsibilities include:

- Receiving and reviewing conveyancing instructions from real estate agents and financial institutions
- Drafting transfer, mortgage and discharge documents
- Preparing ancillary documents such as statements of adjustments and affidavits
- Written and oral communications with clients, banks, real estate agents and other law firms
- Registration of documents at Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
- Preparing, registering and discharging Builders Liens, judgements, interests, SK Personal Property Registry, etc.
- Preparing reporting packages to clients and banks
- Closing files and sending off site
- Due diligence searches
- Surviving Joint Tenant and Transforms
- Utilizing firm specific software
- Handling large monetary transactions
- Commission / Notarizing Documents as required
- Meeting with clients as required
- Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing, telephone calls, and photocopying
- Provide additional clerical and administrative support as required

Education/Experience Requirements
- Minimum Education: Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate from recognized educational institution.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year of direct real estate experience.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package, and a rewarding and positive work environment. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest, however only those being interviewed will be contacted.