Job Description

Hook & Smith is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. This is a small team that works closely with each other and supports several lawyers.

Position Role

This position requires significant experience as a real estate legal assistant or real estate paralegal. The opportunity could become part of a succession plan for a candidate that can demonstrate exceptional communication skills and quality of work, ability to meet deadlines, reliability and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare all necessary documents to complete real estate transactions, including trust letters, land titles and financing documents. Request mortgage advances. Payout: mortgages, balances due with interest and net proceeds, outstanding taxes, water accounts, commission. Various tax, title, corporate, PPR searches. Prepare transfers/caveats/mortgages. Prepare Statements of Adjustments. Prepare reporting letters and invoicing clients. Correspond with clients, lenders and other relevant parties. Maintain Outlook calendar for real estate closings. Open and close files. Administrative duties: filing, copying, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Must be customer-service driven and able to communicate tactfully and effectively with clients, external parties and individuals within the firm. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail with strong computer skills. Multitask, ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines is essential.
Job Type: Full-time (9:00 am - 5:00 pm), 7 hours/day/35 hours/week

Hook & Smith offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, and Life Insurance coverage. The benefits package includes 100% of the premiums for Health, Dental and Life Insurance being paid by the firm.

Please forward your resume stating salary expectations. Starting salary will be dependent on experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you live in Winnipeg or within a reasonable commute?
Experience:

legal assistant: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person