Legal Assistant

Birdsell Grant LLP is a full-service law firm, serving Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Edmonton, St. Albert, Whitecourt, Woodlands County and surrounding communities since 1984.

Our tradition of professional, committed and accessible lawyers and staff has earned us a reputation for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and our community. We are proud to be continuing to meet the needs of our clients in their ever-changing business and personal worlds with the benefit of our experience, technology, education and energy. Our professionals are committed to developing, improving and evolving the firm’s services, forging strong relationships through local initiatives that provide unparalleled support to business clients and individuals everyday.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail orientated legal assistant professional to join our Real Estate Team. The successful candidate must be customer service focused, able to work under tight deadlines and be willing to work additional hours as required.

Main Duties

• Prepare residential real estate files from opening to reporting
• Process purchase transactions including preparation of mortgages, refinancing and supplemental documents and interim/final reports
• Process sale transactions including statements of adjustments, trust letters and documents to meet closing date
• Maintain files, diarize critical deadlines and prepare client accounts and correspondence
• Communicate with realtors, financial institutions, clients and other law firms regarding all aspects of real estate transactions
• Schedule client appointments
• Other duties as required

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of two years of related work experience is required
• Related education would be considered an asset
• Experience with LLD and Esilaw 360 is desirable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous vacation time
• Collaborative working environment
• Training and development opportunities

ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

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