Leasing Legal Assistant

Role Summary

We are currently recruiting a Leasing Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Leasing Practice Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys variety and working in a fast-paced team environment. The successful candidate will be supporting three lawyers and a law clerk.

The role offers a broad range of legal and administrative job responsibilities in leasing law. Prior experience in a similar role and solid administrative practice management skills would be considered advantageous. The candidate is also required to confidently demonstrate initiative, strong communication (both verbal and written) and organizational skills, with a desire to work in a team environment and promote a client-focused culture.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with core work hours of Monday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are currently operating a hybrid work model, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office a minimum of 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing various legal documents and correspondence with some direction (handwritten notes, phone and oral instructions), and/or often from precedents; ensuring that they are in proper format and accurate.
• Managing and tracking deadlines, and appointments, including managing the lawyers’ Outlook calendars and scheduling appointments as needed.
• Assisting with closing books, critical date tracking, and lease document execution.
• Managing internal and external communications including incoming calls, physical mail, faxes and e-mail, responding when needed and as appropriate.
• Opening and closing files electronically, which also includes maintaining detailed matter/client list and maintaining the electronic filing system (iManage) for each client matter.
• Preparing the monthly accounts/proformas; reviewing entries for accuracy and completeness. This includes working closely with the Finance team on client e-billing.
• Entering dockets into accounting software (Elite/3E), as and when required.
• General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.; working with other internal departments to provide documents/ other materials on time to meet client needs.
• Continually assessing and establishing work priorities as needed.
• Demonstrating a team approach; supporting coverage for colleague absences.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role. Prior experience in the areas of leasing or real estate law would be considered an asset.
• Post-secondary education with a Legal Assistant Diploma and/or Law Clerk certificate.
• Proficient with legal software and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Proficient with PDF software (Kofax Power PDF/ Adobe).
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and within tight timelines. Eagerness to learn new technology/processes and further develop skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work with little instruction/supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent team player.
• Passionate about providing quality service and work product to lawyers, clients and the court.
• Good judgement and ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply online with a copy of their resume and cover letter attached (preferably together in one file).

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at accommodations@weirfoulds.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.