Legal Assistant - Commercial Lending (Min 5 Years' Exp) job in Calgary, AB

Legal Assistant - Commercial Lending (Min 5 Years' Exp) job in Calgary, AB

23 Sep
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Walsh
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Calgary

23 Sep

Walsh

Calgary

Become a part of the Walsh experience.

Walsh LLP consistently puts our clients and colleagues at the forefront of our considerations in all that we do. With unwavering passion and determination, we have cultivated a culture-first attitude that values support, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Our diverse approach provides us with a unique chance to fuse tradition with a modern mindset that yields people-centered solutions. Walsh LLP creates and embraces dedicated partnerships with our clients that ensure expectations are exceeded and results are unparalleled. This commitment has proudly made us an integral part of Alberta’s legal community for over 60 years.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join an enthusiastic practice in our Corporate Commercial Department.

- Are you looking to be part of a dynamic, people-first community?
- Do you thrive in an environment where your hard work drives your team forward?
- Do you have a passion for learning?

How will you contribute to the team? Walsh LLP isn’t just a law firm. It is a group of like-minded, passionate professionals dedicated to people, solutions, and connecting the two with each other. We rely on our Legal Assistants to provide high-quality client service while offering a unique approach to the law.

As a Legal Assistant in our Corporate Commercial Department, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of

Details include:

- Supporting lawyers with commercial lending transactions as well as commercial real estate transactions;
- Manage multiple concurrent transactions from file opening to successful closing of transactions
- Conduct searches, review due diligence, order title insurance, conflict checks,



and maintaining files.
- Prepare closing documents for commercial transactions.
- Receive and disburse funds for transactions.
- Draft and prepare correspondence, reporting letters and legal documents.
- Administration of time entry and billing of client files.
- Drafting and revising documents, checklists and organizing materials for client meetings, transactions, and closings.
- Other legal duties as required.

Qualifications:

- You have minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant in financial services and lending including familiarity with reviewing due diligence, ordering title insurance, preparing closing documents, and managing multiple concurrent transactions
- You have a post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant program.
- Experience with commercial real estate transactions as well as working with institutional lenders is strongly preferred
- You exhibit attention to detail and are committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- You are organized and able to prioritize your work with a proven ability to exercise a high initiative while projecting a tactful and diplomatic approach at all times.
- You can handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.
- You have the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Experience with Acumin and ProLaw would be considered an asset. You have a good sense of humour when times get trying and love helping to build a team environment.

Walsh is a special place to work – and that’s all down to the people. If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume. We look forward to meeting you!

📌 Legal Assistant - Commercial Lending (Min 5 Years' Exp) job in Calgary, AB
🏢 Walsh
📍 Calgary

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