Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Goodfellow and Schuettlaw

Description

We are a mid-sized law firm located in Downtown, Edmonton. We are looking for a high energy, reliable individual to join our Real Estate department.


Skills:

• Be reliable, have a positive, "cando" attitude, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to client service
• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized institution
• English verbal and written skills, any additional languages spoken considered an asset
• Software knowledge including Outlook, Word, Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint and a high level of comfort learning and using additional internal software
• Conveyancing software skills, experience with Unity considered an asset
• Detail oriented, discreet, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fastpaced environment
• Open to taking on new tasks and be able to problem solve independently
• A high desire to work in a collaborative, team dynamic
• 3+ years experience in a real estate department considered an asset

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and complete assigned real estate files from start to finish;
• Conduct land titles, tax, PPR, and other relevant searches;
• Communicate with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, and realtors;
• Prepare all relevant documents for signing;
• Communicate with responsible lawyer regarding all aspects of file;
• Bill files as needed;
• Complete final reporting to client/lender; and
• Provide administrative support on litigation matters.
• Provide administrative support to the office (organizing couriers etc)

If you feel you have the qualifications and attitude required to contribute to the growth and development of a forward moving mid-sized law firm, we look forward to receiving your resume.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 3 years (required)


Work Location:
In person