Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Maxims Limited Partnership

Maxims Limited Partnership
Maxims Limited Partnership
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Who We Are:


Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto's financial district, across from Union Station.

With over 220 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.


What We Believe In:


The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported.

We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide.

We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things:
client service, your career and your life.


What We Are Looking For:


Responsibilities:


  • Managing a busy partner and two law clerks
  • Administratively assist with the preparation and completion of all necessary documentation for commercial real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions from beginning to end
  • Prepare reporting letters and statements of account
  • Handle off title enquiry letters and offtitle enquiry charts
  • Assist with various other project, financing and development work, as needed
  • Organizing files and keeping all electronic and physical filing up to date
  • Manage duties related to LSO requirements, including in connection with file opening, client verification, entering and tracking CPD hours
  • Produce the highest quality of work
  • Handle daily administrative details
  • Manage duties related to billing and accounting
  • Accountable for all work assigned
  • Arrange meetings
  • Calendar management
  • Takes initiative
  • Confidential

Requirements:


  • Minimum of 3 years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial real estate law
  • Successful completion of a related postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
  • Experience in Conveyancer and Teraview
  • Flexible to work over time as required
  • Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Skills:


  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Good judgement and decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Resourceful
  • Detailed

Why You Should Apply:


  • Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • We pride ourselves on being a midsized firm with a family feel
  • Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
  • Mentor program
  • Wellness programs
  • Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check._
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