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    Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Aird and Berlis LLP

    Aird and Berlis LLP
    Aird and Berlis LLP Toronto, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Who We Are:

    Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian law firm located in the heart of Toronto's financial district, across from Union Station. With more than lawyers and intellectual property professionals, 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:

    Aird & Berlis LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant in Commercial Real Estate. This is an in-office role and the ideal candidate should be someone who takes pride in their work, takes instructions well, is detail oriented, reliable, highly organized and has the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a good position if you are a self-starter and can work independently and as a team with minimal supervision.

    Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and completion of all necessary documentation for commercial real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions from beginning to end
  • Review title and off title searches, draft title memoranda
  • With a team, support and assist with bulk condominium interim closings and final closings
  • Prepare documents in Teraview including Transfers, Charges, Discharges, and Notices
  • Assist with various other project, financing and development work, as needed
  • Help with financial and other tracking of large condominium projects using MS Excel
  • Process deposits releases and construction financing draws;
  • Organizing files and keeping all electronic and physical filing up to date
  • Managing partner's calendar
  • Various administrative tasks such as: handling incoming phone calls, mail, faxes, emails, wire deposits, closing files, photocopying, etc.
  • Works Independently and is professional
  • Produce the highest quality of work
  • Accountable for all work assigned
  • Take initiative
  • Confidential

    • Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial real estate law and/or condominium development
  • The role requires the legal assistant to be in-office Monday to Friday during business hours
  • Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
  • Experience with condominium development law would be considered an asset
  • Experience with Lawyer Done Deal, Conveyancer and Teraview
  • Flexible to work over time as required
  • Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple shifting demands
  • The ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the job

    • Skills:

  • Microsoft Office suite of applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to problem solve, remain calm and professional even during heavy workload
  • 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 mid-sized 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.

    We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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