Floater Legal Assistant - Real Estate

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 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:

This role is ideal for someone who is very organized, detail oriented and thrives in a busy environment.  The successful candidate will support a variety of legal professionals and gain exposure to diverse practice areas and building valuable experience. For optimal success, this role requires you to be in office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Agreement of Purchase and Sale
• Keeping track of large condominium projects using MS Excel
• Assist with the management of all deposits related to condominium purchases for numerous units/buildings
• Assisting in the closing process for both interim and final closings
• Organizing files and keeping all filing up to date (both paper and electronic)
• Various administrative tasks such as handling incoming phone calls, mail, faxes and emails, wire deposits, opening files, closing files, record books, photocopying, etc.
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ previous real estate legal assistant experience, preferably within condo development
• Successful completion of post-secondary Law Clerk / Legal Assistant program
• Flexible to work overtime as required
• Ability to work in office
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
• Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications
• Strong technical skills with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
• Familiarity with iManage or a document management system
• Experience using DocuSign would be an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• 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.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.