Commercial Legal Assistant or Paralegal - Edmonton, Canada - Emery Jamieson LLP

Emery Jamieson LLP

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Emery Jamieson LLP is looking for a Commercial Legal Assistant or Paralegal to come join our team As one of Edmonton's most well-established law firms, we pride ourselves on being highly specialized in several areas of law and providing exceptional service to our clients.

In this role you will deal with business transactions and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, agreements, due diligence and title matters, and client reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

Draft documentation and correspondence
Review and analyze agreements of purchase and sale
Prioritize and monitor the various components of all transactions
Conduct, document, review, analyze, verify, monitor, summarize and report on due diligence for transactions including title research, corporate and ancillary searches and offtitle enquiries
Calculate, draft, and analyze statement of adjustments and other financial documentation and data
Handle the receipt and disbursal of funds for transactions and all related financial reporting requirements
Complete closings of transactions including scheduling closing, expediting matters where necessary to meet deadlines
Problem solve with respect to transactional matters, including title and title issues
Prepare transactional closing documents
Transfer time and disbursements
Collaborate with other support staff as needed

Qualifications:

3 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate within a law firm environment
Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent work experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professional communication skills with clients, lawyers, and other team members
Excellent multitasking abilities
Proven ability to manage a large workload volume, competing priorities and demands
Sound ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Strong ability to problem solve with mínimal supervision
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook
Experience with SPIN II system
Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow instructions with mínimal supervision
Ability to work well within a team environment
Dependable and reliable
Worldox knowledge and PC Law are considered an asset
Proficient and accurate typing skills, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Excellent organizational and file management skills
Ability to work well independently and manage complex workloads with high attention to detail
Excellent communication skills interacting with clients by telephone and in person
Selfmotivated with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment

To Apply:

At Emery Jamieson LLP we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income or family status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Pay:
From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits: