Company Description

We are a small, but mighty law firm managed by one partner and with 6 valued employees. Our practice areas are in the areas of real estate, corporate, wills/estates, family and litigation.

We are looking for a corporate and/or real estate legal assistant to join our close knit family at our office. If you have experience in the area of corporate law and/or real estate law, are a team player, friendly and courteous, take pride in your work, pay attention to details, embody the values of integrity and respect and want to see your career take off along with the growth of our firm we would love to hear from you!

We offer you a competitive salary, bonus plan, a harmonious work environment, possibility of working remote, support of our team in assisting with challenging files and you will be treated like a valued team member and respected for your contributions to our team.

Role Description

The ideal candidate will be working at of our Cornwall, Ontario office and preference will be shown for candidates willing to work out of our office. However, in some instances you may be permitted to work remotely depending on the candidate and their situation.

• Experience with technology such as Unity, Fast Company, Ontario Business Registry (OBR), Teraview, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Clio.

• Excellent English writing and speaking skills.

• Experience preparing corporate resolutions, corporate agreements, share certificates, incorporating companies, assisting with share reorganizations, share purchase transactions, and asset purchase transactions.

• Experience preparing closing documents, letters, reports, and coordinating the closing of real estate transactions.

• 1-3 years of experience as a legal assistant

• Must be located in commutable distance to Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

• Experience working in a law firm environment.

• Experience communicating with clients, other law firms, and government bodies.

• Experience organizing files and participating in client meetings.

• Willingness to work out of the Cornwall, Ontario office.

• Possibility of working remotely, depending on the candidate and their situation.

At times the work environment can be fast-paced and require the candidate to stay calm in the face of tight deadlines. Being able to take on multiple files at one time, with a strong sense of organization and attention to detail and who can learn quickly would be valuable attributes to excel in the role.

We actively encourage a team-oriented approach at our firm and we seek an individual who wishes to contribute to something greater than simply earning a paycheque.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's level of experience. Please submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating why you are interested in the opportunity.