Currently seeking a Real Estate and Corporate Legal Assistant for a firm in Edmonton.
Real Estate:
- Assist in commercial real estate files from opening to closing
- Process purchase transactions, prepare mortgages, refinancing and supplemental documents, and prepare interim/final reports
- Prepare statement of adjustments, report to mortgagee and purchaser in a timely manner
- Prepare sale transactions, trust letters, deposit funds to meet closing date
- Maintain client files and diarize critical deadlines, prepare client accounts and correspondence
- Utilize conveyancing software to process correspondence related to real estate files
- Liaise with realtors, financial institutions, clients and other law firms regarding all aspects of real estate transactions
- Build and maintain positive relations with clients, bankers, realtors and other parties integral to the completion of the transactions
- Schedule client appointments
Corporate:
- Handle a range of document/search requests as requests come into the department.
- Deficiency review of incoming minute books to identify deficiencies and rectify issues.
- Create and maintain minute books both physical and virtual.
- Maintain over 600 corporate entities using various databases and keeping accurate records as part of 3-person corporate team.
- Prepare all necessary corporate records and documents for Alberta Societies, Alberta and Federal corporations and non-profit entities including, but not limited to, incorporations, annual returns, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, dissolutions, and revivals, and all necessary resolutions and notices with respect to same.
- Draft, revise, and finalize corporate reorganization documents with input from the lawyer.
- Draft, revise, and finalize share issuance and financing documents with input from the lawyer.
- Filings at Alberta and Federal Corporate Registry.
- Competent knowledge of ALF Corporate Software, implementing streamlined document preparation.
- Assist in migration and training, as required, of the ALF Corporate Software
Key Competencies:
- Possesses a high degree of initiative and self-motivation with the commitment to being a team player who can work independently with minimal supervision
- Positive work ethic and attitude and the ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced computer skills (ie. Microsoft Office, Outlook and document management systems)
- Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently
Education/Experience Required:
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate from an accredited legal assistant program (successful career history will be considered)
- Experience in real estate is preferred however we are prepared to train a qualified candidateCORES Certification (I, II or III) would be an asset. Training will be provided to a qualified candidate to obtain the needed CORES Certification
If this position appeals to you please email a word document of your resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for choosing Ultimate Recruitment for all your recruitment needs. #NORISKNOREWARD
Ultimate Recruitment specializes in human resources and recruitment for various fields and industries. At Ultimate, our goal is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful job match. For job seekers, Ultimate Recruitment is your key to unlocking boundless job opportunities.
Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
