Job Description

Description :

We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Saskatchewan Real Estate team.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with due diligence searches for transactions including ordering and interpreting title and off-title searches, corporate and ancillary searches;
• Problem-solving with respect to transactional matters, including title and title issues;
• Edit and organize all necessary closing documents such as transaction documents;
• Prepares and/or arranges practice-related documentation, records, or correspondence from dictation, handwritten, and precedent documents;
• Manage a large workload volume with competing deadlines;
• Prepare expense and/or cheque requisitions;
• Prepare docket entry and review pre-bills monthly;
• Maintain files in accordance with standard procedures, filing electronic and paper documentation/emails;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you\'ll bring:

• Community College Certificate/Diploma in a Legal Secretarial/Office Administration program and/or equivalent experience working in a legal professional environment, an asset;
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Real Estate role within a legal environment;
• Solid understanding of current legal terminology;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Proficient ability to multi-task and handle competing deadlines and demands;
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and follow instructions with minimal direction and supervision;
• Ability to work well within a team environment;
• Superior communication skills and strong ability to adapt communication style, as necessary, when communicating with clients and other team members;
• Superior typing skills to produce accurate documents on a constant basis;
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, PreBill Manager, UKG, Aderant.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events/celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing national business law firms, with 10 offices across Canada. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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