law clerk St. Thomas
Ferguson DiMeo Law
Full Time
St. Thomas
65000 - 45000 CAD ANNUAL Today
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
