Legal Administrative Assistant - Surrey, Canada - Ameera Shums Notary Corporation

Description

We are a boutique Surrey Notary practice that provides legal services to clients in areas of Real Estate, Wills & Estates and Notarization of various documents.

Our firm is service-oriented and we pride ourselves in providing an exceptional client experience. We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant.

• Minimum 2 years of office experience with a focus on BC real estate experience as a conveyancer/legal assistant handling residential real estate files, including purchases, mortgages, sales and refinances
• LAA certification from a recognized program is an asset
• Ability to handle high volume of transactions and deadlines
• Knowledge about Real Estate Practice Guidelines, Land Title Act and other procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to residential real estate in BC
• Experience handling real estate files from the beginning to the end which includes client contact, drafting documents, correspondence with parties involved, scheduling, and post closing matters including bank runs
• Manage phone lines with inquiries from clients and other law offices in a professional manner
• Experience with drafting documents with Wills and Estates is an asset
• Knowledge of the requirements for stating and witnessing international documents, Affidavits, Invitation Letters, etc.
• Strong technical skills, with excellent proficiency with Microsoft office
• Experience with ProSuite, Soluno, myLTSA, LOTR, Quickbooks, and BC Online
• Ability to work independently and without supervision by being able to manage duties without reminders
• Exceptional written and verbal skills, with meticulous attention to detail and communication skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle multiple files and types of transactions in a fastpaced environment
• Experience and willing to assist in other general notary related tasks

We support the growth of our employees and believe in a healthy work-life balance. Our office strives to work together as a team and offers training for the job duties required.

Salary based on experience.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$18.00-$22.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Conveyancing: 1 year (preferred)
• Legal drafting: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative Assistants & Receptionists: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person