We are currently seeking a talented lawyer to support our busy solicitors’ practice. The ideal candidate will have a background in securities and corporate finance and general corporate/commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions.

We invite you to send your application, including cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to: ssangha@farris.com.

View the complete job posting here.

 

General Accountability

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Legal Administrative Assistant will support an exceptionally busy real estate practice by taking ownership for managing client and file information; establishing and maintaining organizational systems; client contact; reviewing documents; document production; billing, and other administrative tasks.  The Legal Administrative Assistant will work closely with the paralegal team and assist with pre-sale closings and commercial/residential transactions.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Document preparation and review for standard commercial and residential real estate transactions.
  • Handle a high volume of full cycle billing and client collections.
  • File opening (pre-sale developments), preparation, organization, and management.
  • Prioritizing daily tasks, maintaining a bring forward system, scheduling meetings, etc.
  • Work closely with paralegals and accounting department to assist with:
    • Daily monitoring and reconciliation of the trust account.
    • Correspondence with sales team regarding incoming trust deposits.
    • Preparing instructions with respect to trust deposits, payouts and receipts.
    • Preparing and registering LTO documents.
    • Reviewing statements of adjustments.
    • Assisting with the client information package.
    • Reporting eBinders.

Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a legal administrative assistant, experience in commercial real estate strongly preferred.
  • Strong document production skills and advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
  • Working knowledge of various applicable databases i.e. BC Online, LTSA, LTO, etc.
  • Self-starter with the ability to anticipate support needs and take initiative.
  • The ability to function well under pressure, handle a heavy workload, and manage multiple competing tasks and deadlines.
  • Meticulously detail-oriented – excellent spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills.
  • Resilient team player and willingness to help other team members as required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a professional, mature and courteous manner.
  • Flexibility to work occasional overtime.

 

Compensation + Benefits

The typical salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal and market equity.

  • Competitive salary and structured annual reviews.
  • Extended health and dental coverage.
  • TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • Generous vacation time and sick time allowance.
  • Life, short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Pension plan.
  • Annual professional development/education allowance.
  • Annual fitness allowance.

 

Please forward resumes to Milana Smiljanic or e-mail: msmiljanic@farris.com.

Farris LLP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Farris; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.

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