Legal Assistant

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada Bennet Waugh Corne Full time

Duties will include:

- Preparing all real estate documents for residential purchases, sales, and refinances including preparation of mortgage documents in accordance with bank instructions;
- Conducting all applicable searches;
- Completing registrations at applicable land titles offices;
- Reporting to clients;
- Multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks;
- Organizing documents for closings;
- Efficient and accurate transcription of dictation of correspondence, and court documents as applicable;
- General assistant duties including filing, organizing files, scheduling appointments;
- Preparing, and editing correspondence and legal documents in accordance with instructions;
- Scheduling, and diarizing lawyer's and own calendar for appointment, closing and court dates;
- Posting data and preparing statements of account
- Other administrative duties as required;
**Qualifications and Skills**
- Certificate from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Minimum 5 years experience in law office environment with residential real estate transactions, or comparable skill level;
- Accurate and efficient data entry;
- Ability to work independently and with indirect supervision;
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy of work and organization skills
- Strong client service skills, including patience, and professionalism
- Friendly personality
- Strong communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to multi task and work productively in fast paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve firm goals;
- Experience with PCLaw software an asset;
- Experience with family law and/or wills and estates, and willingness to learn an asset;
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Interest in working in a small law office environment (7 lawyers and 4 -5 administrative support staff)

**Benefits and remuneration - competitive salary commensurate with experience, and benefits - reduced work hours in summer - additional benefits and recognition**

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a certificate from a Legal Administrative Assistant program in Canada?

**Experience**:

- real estate assistant: 3 years (required)
- Legal Assistant: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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