CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK

Blaney McMurtry LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a Corporate and Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will handle various transaction matters, draft legal documents, and maintain excellent client relations. This role demands strong organizational skills and experience in the legal field. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry.
• Solid knowledge of Commercial Real Estate.
• Preparation of all Teraview documentation and registration.

Responsibilities

• Understand and attend to transaction matters, including corporate searches and closing documents.
• Draft and revise commercial contracts, including leases and security documents.
• Perform title searches and process title insurance orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate

Strong MS Word skills

Tools

Teraview

Conveyancer

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK

CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK

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Director of Human Resources at Blaney McMurtry LLP;Human Resources Special Interest Group Leader for The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

CORPORATE AND REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than seventy years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaneys, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

We are currently accepting applications for an experienced Legal Assistant / Law Clerk in our Corporate & Commercial Practice Group. This opportunity is excellent for those who take pride in the quality of the work they do and want to be a part of a busy team. Strong MS Word and organizational skills are needed as is the ability to multi-task. Blaney McMurtry LLP is passionate about what we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion to join our team.

What you will be doing :

• Understanding and attending to transaction matters, including requesting and reviewing corporate searches, completing PPSA summaries, preparing and maintaining closing agendas and documents therein, preparing closing report books
• Understanding, drafting with instructions, and revising commercial contracts such as shareholder and limited partnership agreements, supply contracts, security documents, leases and non-disturbance agreements
• Performing title searches and off-title searches
• Process title insurance orders and deal with title insurance companies
• Reviewing due diligence material (including material contracts, agreements, and other documents)
• Completing project summary tables with real estate and corporate related information for transactions
• Attending to leasing matters including preparing leases, summary of leases, lease renewals and amending agreement
• Understanding of commercial real estate purchases, sales, and refinances from opening to closing. Communicating directly with clients, drafting and responding to requisition letters, preparing / revising closing documents, fulfilling lending conditions, attending to closing day matters, and preparing reporting letters to clients and lenders
• Understanding and ability to facilitate commercial financing transactions for lawyer’s lending clients by reviewing commitment letter or term sheet, drafting closing documents, including authorizing resolutions, officers’ certificates, opinions
• Preparing various firm administrative documents and attending to file maintenance procedures, such as : conflict search requests, data entering for file opening purposes, cheque requisitions, wire transfer forms, and internal forms
• Drafting correspondence, letters and e-mails including dictation
• Daily use of firm software for document production, such as : Teraview, Conveyancer, MatterSphere, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Workshare
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry
• Solid knowledge of Commercial Real Estate
• Preparation of all Teraview documentation and registration. Thorough knowledge of Teraview system and documents.
• Knowledge of title insurance
• Corp-link and Cyberbahn experience are an asset

The first 6 weeks of employment will be full time on site. After that point, the hybrid policy will apply. However, preference will be provided to candidates who are able to work in-office full time.

Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay :

• Overtime pay
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Law Practice

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