Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

ABOUT THE FIRM:
Forge Recruitment is proudly partnered with our client, a multi-national full-service law firm in their search for a legal assistant to join their busy Commercial Real Estate group.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Reporting to the group's legal professionals and the Manager, Legal Assistant Services, the incumebent will be responsible for:

• Handling all manner of administrative duties, such as calendar management, coordination of meetings, travel arrangements, etc.;
• Preparing and maintaining bring-forward system and providing appropriate reminders;
• Preparing initial drafts of legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (drafting letters, revising draft documents, preparing document comparisons);
• Liaising with the Billing department for the monthly production of accounts;
• Ensure all physical and electronic is organized and up to date on a regular basis;
• Other duties, as assigned.

THE OFFER:
The firm offers a highly competitive remuneration package, ample PTO, a flexible hybrid working schedule, RRSP matching (after waiting period), education reimbursement offerings, and robust benefits package.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 3+ years' experience supporting a commercial real estate practice; preferably in a large format firm
• Successful completion of a legal assistant or law clerk designation from an accredited institution
• In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology as it pertains to commercial real estate law
• Technically proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, 3E, Teraview, DocuSign and a DMS
  

NEXT STEPS:
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.