Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

We have an immediate opening for a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant with at least 5 years’ experience. Knowledge of acquisitions, dispositions, financings, project development, and condo and development work is an asset. Real estate statutes and practices, legal concepts and procedures, transactional experience and broad, but thorough knowledge of basic legal principles is essential for this role.

Summary of Duties:

As a Real Estate Assistant, you will be responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties within the real estate sphere, supporting a Lawyer.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Maintain an efficient filing system for both electronic and hard copy files
• Prepare routine documents and letters regarding real estate matters/transactions
• Organize/collect material for commercial real estate deals and summarize this information, as needed
• Performance of full clerical, administrative and general office duties, including opening and closing files, entering dockets, preparing proformas, account letters and invoices
• Assist with general practice management, including coordination of meetings, managing calendars and making travel arrangements
• Handle all related accounting procedures and any other administrative tasks as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized college Law Clerk/Legal Administrative Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within Commercial Real Estate within a law firm environment
• Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office 2013 and Document Management systems
• Experience in Teraview would be an asset
• Have exceptional written and communication skills, are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details and is able to take initiative, prioritize, and multi-task