- Having care of files from beginning to end of transactions including residential sales, purchases, refinances and new home construction
- Preparing real estate transactional and conveyance documents, including transfers, caveats, mortgages, refinancing related documents and all related documentation
- Conducting and reviewing searches, including online searches with The Property Registry (TPR) (Land Titles Office)
- Analyzing and drafting trust conditions for review by supervising lawyer
- Maintaining and organizing schedules of closings
- Managing all incoming and outgoing funds, including calculation of funds required for closing, mortgage financing and other requirements
- Attending to file openings and reviewing conflict searches
- Preparing Statement of Accounts as necessary
- Maintaining client communications and, where necessary, acting as primary and independent contact with clients, financial institutions,
brokers and other counsel
- Producing reports as necessary, including mortgage reports to lenders
Qualifications include:
- Five (5) years of previous work experience in the area of residential real estate
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organization skills; demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet deadlines with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and robust client service skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36,000.00-$40,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 5 years (preferred)