Job Description
Legal Assistant - Commercial Real Estate
Toronto, ON
Our client, an outstanding mid size firm with an excellent reputation for the work they do and its great firm culture is looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join its team. In this role you will be responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties supporting one lawyer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain an efficient filing system for both electronic and hard copy files
- Prepare routine documents and letters regarding real estate matters/transactions
- Organize/collect material for commercial real estate deals and summarize this information, as needed
- Performance of full clerical, administrative and general office duties, including opening and closing files, entering dockets, preparing proformas, account letters and invoices
- Assist with general practice management, including coordination of meetings, managing calendars and making travel arrangements
- Handle all related accounting procedures and any other administrative tasks as required
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Completion of a recognized college Law Clerk/Legal Administrative Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within Commercial Real Estate within a law firm environment
- Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office 2013 and Document Management systems
- Experience in Teraview would be an asset
- Have exceptional written and communication skills, are organized and meticulous with follow-up and details and is able to take initiative, prioritize, and multi-task.
Apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.