Job Description
This position is strongly suited for individuals who have awareness and interest in real estate. You will be supporting the day-to-day requirements of a busy real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and is excited about career and growth opportunities in the real estate field. The right candidate is self-motivated, good at developing relationships, and has the ability to take initiative and anticipate work that needs to be done.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare and edit both legal and non-legal documentation
· Communicating in a professional manner with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, court staff, and staff of other law firms;
· Organize physical and digital project folders
· Produce the highest quality of work
· Handle daily administrative details
· Manage duties related to accounting
· Arrange meetings
· Calendar management
· Accountable for all work assigned
· Positive attitude with the willingness and initiative to support the team as well as work independently;
· Confidentiality
Requirements:
· Previous experience as a real estate legal assistant is an asset
· Successful completion of a related post-secondary program (e.g. Executive Assistant, Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk)
· Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
· MS Office Suite of Applications
· Some knowledge of the real estate, or a willingness to learn
· Ability to learn firm customized software (PCLaw, Amicus, etc.) and adept at learning new software as required
· Strong verbal and written communication
· Ability to problem solve
· Good judgement and decision making
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Organized
· Resourceful
· Detailed
Why You Should Apply:
· Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
· Competitive compensation
Salary:
· To be discussed
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.50-$27.12 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON L5B 0G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in a law office ?
- Do you have your own car?
- Have you successfully completed a post-secondary legal office administration or legal assistant program?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
