Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Job Description
Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Collaboration. Encouragement. Professional Development. Are these the qualities you are looking for in a firm? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Client, a highly respected law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their Toronto practice. The firm is looking for someone with a minimum of three years relevant legal experience and a strong organizational skills. This is also an amazing environment for you to grow, with knowledgeable professionals who are always willing to support others. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity and apply now! Benefits and competitive salary offered.
Key Responsibilities
- Expert ability, speed and accuracy in document processing
- Provide support for acquisitions and sales of commercial properties, financing transactions and land development
- Thorough understanding of the billing process – entering and revising time dockets, preparing proformas, proof reading accounts, preparing account letters and sending out invoices
- Organization of closing documents and closing reports including working with closing folders software
- Ability to open new files, close files and maintain file lists
- Prepare cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals and preparing expense reports and account balances
- Assist in managing the lawyer’s practice including opening files, filing, calendar management, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, expenses, etc.
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and instruction
Qualifications
- Community college certificate in a Legal Assistant program or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Takes initiative while using discretion and good judgment in decision making
- Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent client service skills
- Highly organized
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Strong attention to detail
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com