Corporate/Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
ID: 6726
Job Description
Corporate/Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant
Do you have experience working in a law firm as a legal assistant in corporate or real estate law? Looking to switch gears? Our Client has an exciting opportunity for you! This dynamic and prestigious law firm is looking for a candidate who has an eagerness to learn and a minimum of five years’ experience in commercial real estate or corporate law. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you! Our Client has a lot to offer, from a supportive and friendly team, amazing locations, great benefits, and many other perks! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $70K
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for acquisitions and sales of commercial properties, condominium developments, financing transactions and land development.
- Thorough understanding of how to prepare outgoing wire requisitions in a deal.
- Thorough understanding of the billing process – entering and revising time dockets, preparing pre-bills, proof reading accounts, preparing account letters and sending out invoices.
- Prepare cheque requisitions and trust deposits/withdrawals and preparing expense reports and account balances.
- Ability to open new files, close files and maintain file lists.
- Assist in managing the lawyer’s practice including opening files, filing, calendar management, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, expenses, etc.
- Drafting e-reg. documents in the Teraview system, draft instruments and obtain parcels per the lawyers’ instructions.
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and instructions.
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate or corporate law experience in a law firm.
- Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, work well under pressure and effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential and non-routine information, with discretion and professionalism.
- A strong team player and demonstrates positive work ethic.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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