Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant – Great firm, RRSP ++ Permanent

Well known, very reputable downtown Toronto law firm is opening it’s doors! the firm is seeking to hire a Real Estate Legal Assistant.

Responsibilities

 Process and revise electronic documents, editing and preparing black lining as

necessary

 Familiarity with all forms of legal documents including agreements, letters, memos

and practice specific documents

 Docket entry, pre-bill and account preparation

 Practice management including, appointment scheduling and arranging conference

calls

 Maintenance of extensive filing system and databases

 Prioritization of mail (including electronic), workload, and all time sensitive

deadlines

 Draft correspondence and documents on behalf of the instructing lawyer/clerk

 Apply proofreading and editing skills to documents and correspondence

 File management and keeping clerks/lawyers apprised of matters

Skills

 Excellent computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office 2010, including

Word, Excel, Outlook and various other applications such as DMS and Teraview

 A team player attitude with excellent communication skills for liaising lawyers, staff

and clients

 Ability to work independently with excellent judgment to follow instructions with

minimal supervision

 Excellent time management and prioritization skills

 Solid understanding of financing transactions including secured loan transactions

and an ability and willingness to assist with the closing and preparation of standard

form documents is an asset.

 Sound understanding of commercial real estate transactions including purchase and

sale transactions and financing

 Excellent typing, proofreading and digital transcription skills

 Detail oriented and work well in a busy team environment