Job Description

Commercial Real Estate & Lending Legal Assistant

Job #: 17105
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits,100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage; parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment), and much more!
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Our client, a leading Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its dynamic and fast-paced team. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support to professionals within the firm’s Real Estate and Lending Group while contributing to the efficient delivery of exceptional client service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft and revise correspondence, agreements and contracts, including basic security documentation;
• Assist with real estate and lending transactions, including the preparation and coordination of closing and related documents;
• Manage client accounts and pre-billing processes;
• Receive and assess instructions, prioritize workflow and manage competing deadlines;
• Open and close files and maintain accurate records;
• Prepare reporting packages and other file-related documentation;
• Provide proactive administrative support to multiple professionals; and
• Undertake additional responsibilities in support of departmental and firm objectives.

Requirements:

• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting professionals in Commercial Real Estate and Lending;
• Strong knowledge of accounting, billing and pre-billing procedures;
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong technical skills and the ability to prepare, review and manage complex legal documents and agreements;
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience using iManage, Expert Time and other legal technology applications;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, external stakeholders and colleagues at all levels;
• Highly organized, proactive and able to manage competing priorities;
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Proven ability to support multiple professionals and work collaboratively within a team; and
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional variations in work hours.

HOW TO APPLY:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to reception@kentlegal.com and quote Job #17105 in the subject line. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.