Legal Assistant-WB385
Legal Assistant-WB385
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Job Description
This position supports a solicitor-focused practice group working across corporate/commercial real estate and wills and estates matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing legal documentation drafting correspondence conducting land title searches and assisting with purchase and sale transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit collaborative office of 69 people where flexibility teamwork and cooperation are valued. Its well-suited for a proactive detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently directly supporting a lawyer and assisting other team members when needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documentation for corporate/commercial transactions real estate matters and wills and estates.
- Conduct and manage land title searches registrations and subdivisions.
- Prepare documentation for the purchase and sale of businesses.
- Manage files with autonomy including drafting letters and communications from verbal and written instructions.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate complete and properly filed.
- Maintain and organize paper and electronic filing systems.
- Provide reception and phone coverage as needed to support the team.
- Handle scanning copying billing and other administrative duties.
- Collaborate with lawyers clients and external parties to move matters forward efficiently.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
- Previous experience in corporate/commercial real estate or wills and estates law is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and collaborative willing to support colleagues in a smaller office setting.
If you are looking for a great opportunity please reach out to Braeden Demchuk ()
Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.
Employment Type
Full Time
