Job Description

Location:
Calgary

Closing Date:
-

Practice Area:

Our Calgary office has an immediate opening for a Real Estate Practice Assistant. As a Real Estate Practice Assistant, you are responsible for providing general support to the Real Estate team. You must understand the importance of confidentiality in a professional setting and have great attention to detail. You are organized and able to focus on the task at hand. Your ability to prioritize assists you in meeting deadlines. You are a team player and want to be a part of a great team.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Review and draft legal documents with a high level of accuracy
• Correspond with stakeholders by e-mail and telephone in a professional manner
• Facilitate lot transfers and calculate payout sums with a high level of precision
• Prepare Final Reports for lenders and clients
• Obtain Certificates of Title, Tax Certificates, and other relevant searches for real estate matters
• Receive and disburse trust funds with a high level of accuracy
• Prepare invoices
• Submit Document Registration Requests to the Land Titles Office
• Answer cold calls and provide quotes to potential clients
• Bank runs
• Provide miscellaneous support to multiple Paralegals and Lawyers
• Support the Real Estate Clerk with file opening and closing when needed

Qualifications + Skills

• 1-2 years of experience supporting a real estate team
• Advanced computer knowledge with an aptitude for technical software programs
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Team player, cooperative, flexible, and professional
• Excellent customer service skills, internal and external
• Ability to take and follow instructions and, once training is complete, to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Working Conditions

• Normal week-day office hours (35 hours)
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com