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Job description

We seek a highly motivated Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to join our growing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opening and closing files, billing, etc.
• Schedule in-office and teleconference appointments
• Detailed file organization – paper and electronic filing
• Communicating with clients and other professionals by phone and email
• Work independently to manage and prepare real estate files for closing
• Maintaining lawyer’s calendar and an effective BF system
• Ordering title and off-title searches, payout statements and municipal searches
• Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files
• Finalizing reports – to clients and financial institutions

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Law Clerk/Legal Assistant Diploma
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in real estate law
• Strong knowledge of Teraview and Unity
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of working with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to organize the workload effectively
• Ability to maintain excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Positive work ethic
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure
• Wills and Estates knowledge is considered an asset

We offer a salary commensurate with experience.

This is an “in-office” position. This position does not offer remote work unless circumstances warrant such work.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Thomas, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person