Real Estate Legal Assistant (Floater)
Job Description
Real Estate Legal Assistant (Floater)
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Need something a little less mundane? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Client, an esteemed and busy law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate Department. You will be assigned varying tasking from day-to-day, allowing you to enhance your skills and develop professionally. The firm’s team is supportive and down-to-earth, making you feel welcome and comfortable in your new role. They offer a competitive salary, amazing benefits, a hybrid work-model, and other perks – apply now before it’s too late!
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing legal documents from written, oral or taped instructions and precedents.
- Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of lawyer.
- Entering dockets and preparing accounts.
- Applying proofreading and editing skills to documents and correspondence.
- Obtaining information and instructions from clients and forwarding to lawyer.
- Completing closing reports.
- Assisting in management of lawyer’s practice, i.e., opening files, filing, arranging meetings, scheduling hearing dates with government bodies and/or representatives, arranging travel and/or accommodations.
Qualifications
- College Diploma in Legal Administration.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a legal assistant position, particularly in Real Estate.
- Proficient in MS Office 365 with advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Teraview, Conveyancer and Closing Folders
- Strong administrative and organizational skills as well as above average attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and adapt to changing situations easily.
- Ability to work well with all types of personalities and levels of responsibility.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and exhibit sound judgment.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
