Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
ID: 4663
Job Description
Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Our Client, a large, reputable law firm is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join their Real Estate practice. With years of experience and some of the best professionals in the field, this firm offers an amazing opportunity for your professional growth and success. As a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant you will be providing service to clients and providing legal and administrative support to your team. The firm also provides a competitive salary, benefits, perks and more! Apply now before it’s too late!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and completion of all necessary documentation for commercial real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions from beginning to end
- Review title and off title searches, draft title memoranda
- With a team, support and assist with bulk condominium interim closings and final closings
- Prepare documents in Teraview including Transfers, Charges, Discharges, and Notices
- Assist with various other projects, financing and development work, as needed
- Help with financial and other tracking of large condominium projects using MS Excel
- Process deposits releases and construction financing draws;
- Organizing files and keeping all electronic and physical filing up to date
- Managing partner’s calendar
- Various administrative tasks such as: handling incoming phone calls, mail, faxes, emails, wire deposits, closing files, photocopying, etc.
- Works independently and is professional
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial real estate law and/or condominium development
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Experience with condominium development law would be considered an asset
- Experience with Lawyer Done Deal, Conveyancer and Teraview
- Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
- Strong verbal and written communication
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
