legal assistant Winnipeg
Job description
Career Information
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: [email protected]. Please indicate “Legal Assistant, Real Estate” in the subject line.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please advise prior to your interview.
Commitment to Diversity
One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 135 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.
Overview
TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with Real Estate experience. This position will primarily support the efforts of the Real Estate department and related lawyers at the organization, assisting with the completion of residential real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing online tax and title searches for residential real estate
- Preparing purchase and sale reports for residential real estate
- Preparing of sale, purchase, and mortgage documents for residential real estate transactions
- Dealing with contracts, title reviews, and mortgage payouts
- Preparing bank statements of adjustments and reconciliations.
To be successful in this role, you must be extremely flexible, highly motivated with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with a mature, positive attitude and strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment, are a must. To succeed as a legal assistant in this role, you must also possess the ability to prioritize, have superior organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Location(s)
- Winnipeg
