Real Estate & Corporate Legal Assistant

cityofwindsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking a Legal Assistant – Real Estate/Corporate to support the Real Estate Services Department in Street and Alley transactions. You will review title searches, prepare by-laws, and register transfers and instruments, while coordinating with property owners, lawyers, and internal staff.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal or legal office diploma with transactional experience and strong Microsoft Office skills, plus familiarity with Teraview.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Paralegal or Office Administration - Legal or MOE equivalency.
• Six years of experience with HS diploma or two years with college diploma in a legal office.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior Teraview experience; municipal experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to Real Estate Services regarding Street and Alley Closing Program.
• Review title searches and identify title issues.
• Prepare and register Street and Alley Closing By-laws and transfers.
• Register instruments in Teraview and manage Street and Alley transactions.
• Communicate with property owners, lawyers and stakeholders.
• Maintain corporate records and perform clerical duties with accuracy.

Education

Paralegal or Office Administration - Legal

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Teraview

Job description

The City of Windsor is seeking a Legal Assistant – Real Estate/Corporate to support the Real Estate Services Department in Street and Alley transactions. You will review title searches, prepare by-laws, and register transfers and instruments, while coordinating with property owners, lawyers, and internal staff.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal or legal office diploma with transactional experience and strong Microsoft Office skills, plus familiarity with Teraview.