Harrison Pensa is actively recruiting a Real Estate Legal Assistant at our St. Thomas location. This role will assist our St. Thomas lawyers in commercial and residential real estate transactions. We are looking for a client focused and self-driven individual who has a high attention to detail and will be successful in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Organize and prepare all transactional documentation related to mortgages, purchases, sales, and refinances, including agreements of purchase and sale;
- Request and complete necessary searches and registrations;
- Completion of real estate and commercial deals;
- Liaise with clients, lenders, brokers, financial institutions, real estate agents, lawyers, and staff;
- Communicating with internal and external parties regarding ongoing file management;
- Assists with the full-cycle completion of real estate and commercial deals;
- Ensuring closing documents are prepared, accurately, within applicable timelines;
- Administrative tasks including file openings/closings, expense requisitions, e-filing and hard copy filing;
- Diarizing files to ensure deadlines are met;
- Assist other lawyers and staff within the practice group when necessary;
- Other duties as required.
The successful candidate ideally has the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma or related discipline;
- 2-5 years’ Law Clerk/ Legal Assistant experience;
- Real Estate Law experience is required;
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time-management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environment, adjusts to changing priorities, and multi-tasking skills;
- Ability to work as a team player and independently;
- Efficient self- starter and quick learner;
- Courteous, client focused and professional attitude;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and standard legal industry software.
We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.
The expected compensation range for this role is between $50,000 and $58,000
Please note, if your compensation expectations and levels of experience exceed then advertised range, we still welcome your application.
Harrison Pensa offers a competitive salary and benefits package including, Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance and a Fitness & Parking Reimbursement.
Harrison Pensa LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in St. Thomas and London. Our team of over 60 lawyers provide legal services to individuals, families and businesses on a range of matters including personal injury law, litigation and dispute resolution, family law, wills and estates, charities & not-for-profits, corporate law and real estate.
London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and a variety of entertainment and shopping, all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.
We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply
To apply to this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.
This position is a replacing opportunity at Harrison Pensa.
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applications will be held in strictest confidence and reviewed by a Human Resource representative.
This job advertisement was created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Pay: $50,000.00-$58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
