Real Estate and Corporate Legal Assistant

Calgary, AB

We are pleased to announce that we are hiring for the position of a Real Estate/Corporate Legal Assistant to join our practice in Calgary. We are looking for an energetic, conscientious professional, who can multi

task to meet tight deadlines. This person must have the ability to work independently while ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in a timely fashion. This role requires someone with a can-do attitude that is experienced in commercial and residential real estate and with a strong interest to grow with our team.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Prepare real estate conveyancing documentation

Prepare and file land titles documents

Prepare final reporting and invoices

Prepare annual maintenance packages for Alberta, Federal, and Extra-Provincial entities.

Prepare and file various change documents (Notices of Change, Annual Returns, Trade Name Declarations, etc.).

Conduct CORES Level I filings with Alberta Corporate Registry and online filings with Corporations Canada.

Conduct corporate searches and obtain Certificates of Status.

Maintain the integrity of corporate databases, virtual minute books, and firm records.

Draft and revise a variety corporate documents.

Schedule meetings

Administrative duties such as filing, scanning, opening and closing physical files, obtaining cheques, manage electronic and physical legal files

Qualifications:

Completed Grade 12 and successful completion of the Legal Assistant program from an approved educational institution

Minimum 2 years' experience in residential real estate

CORES 1 accreditation is an asset

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word

Working knowledge of conveyancer software

Experience in drafting corporate documentation

Ability to provide excellent client service

Ability to assess and balance multiple tasks with different priority levels with high attention to detail

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Strong time management and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Above average attention to detail

Salary is based on experience and weekly hours worked.

**"Good law firms will meet the needs of their clients; Great law firms will create opportunities for their clients."**

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person