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SalaryJob Title: Legal Assistant
Department: Conveyancing
Location: Peace River, Valleyview, High Prairie, Slave Lake
This position has flexibility to be offered in one of the office locations listed above.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant, who is highly organized and detail-oriented to join our law firm team. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to our legal team and assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our law office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field, specifically in real estate law.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Complete administrative duties such as making photocopies, emailing, faxing, etc.
- Coordinate appointments, interacting with clients
- Draft letters and documents in Microsoft Word and Lawyer Done Deal
- Prepare contracts, sale and purchase documents
- Organize and maintain documents in a paper and electronic filing systems
- Complete accurate billing and invoicing
- Facilitate communications between lawyers for buyer and seller
- Strive for efficient workflow
Qualifications and Qualities preferred:
- Experience in real estate law and knowledge of residential and commercial transactions considered an asset
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Familiarity with LDD (Lawyer Done Deal) considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to take direction and work independently
- Highly organized and detail orientated
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Task management and prioritization skills
Experience required: 2+ years
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
