Top Benefits
About the role
Career Information
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: careers@tdslaw.com. Please indicate “Legal Assistant, Real Estate” in the subject line.
Attention: Hiring Manager
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
242 Hargrave St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V1
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please advise prior to your interview by calling our HR Department at (204) 934-2552.
Commitment to Diversity
One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.
Perks & Benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building, with many nearby restaurants, and amenities available.
- Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.
Overview
TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with Real Estate experience. This position will primarily support the efforts of the Real Estate department and related lawyers at the organization, assisting with the completion of residential real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing online tax and title searches for residential real estate
- Preparing purchase and sale reports for residential real estate
- Preparing of sale, purchase, and mortgage documents for residential real estate transactions
- Dealing with contracts, title reviews, and mortgage payouts
- Preparing bank statements of adjustments and reconciliations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate or diploma.
- Previous experience supporting lawyers in a law firm, with some exposure in Real Estate work.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook & Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Mature attitude and deadline driven.
- Detail-oriented.
Location(s)
- Winnipeg
About Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS)
TDS believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Our collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness and communication. Working together with a shared vision, provides better results for clients. We aim to deliver a full-service firm that makes our team, our clients, and those who aspire to join us feel that they are free to lead.
TDS has over 115 lawyers across ten Manitoba offices and one office in Saskatchewan. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work. The firm's lawyers provide services in over 30 areas of practice to clients locally, nationally and internationally across every major sector.
TDS is the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi - the world's leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.
The firm has been recognized by LEXPERT®️ as the Prairie Law Firm of the Year for multiple years while being a leading corporate law firm in Manitoba. TDS has also been ranked and recommended by Chambers Global, Benchmark Litigation and recognized as one of the top regional firms in the prairies by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In addition, several of the firm's lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers®️ in Canada and LEXPERT®️ as leaders in their respective practice areas.
Top Benefits
About the role
Career Information
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: careers@tdslaw.com. Please indicate “Legal Assistant, Real Estate” in the subject line.
Attention: Hiring Manager
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
242 Hargrave St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V1
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please advise prior to your interview by calling our HR Department at (204) 934-2552.
Commitment to Diversity
One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.
Perks & Benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building, with many nearby restaurants, and amenities available.
- Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.
Overview
TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with Real Estate experience. This position will primarily support the efforts of the Real Estate department and related lawyers at the organization, assisting with the completion of residential real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing online tax and title searches for residential real estate
- Preparing purchase and sale reports for residential real estate
- Preparing of sale, purchase, and mortgage documents for residential real estate transactions
- Dealing with contracts, title reviews, and mortgage payouts
- Preparing bank statements of adjustments and reconciliations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate or diploma.
- Previous experience supporting lawyers in a law firm, with some exposure in Real Estate work.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook & Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Mature attitude and deadline driven.
- Detail-oriented.
Location(s)
- Winnipeg
About Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS)
TDS believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Our collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness and communication. Working together with a shared vision, provides better results for clients. We aim to deliver a full-service firm that makes our team, our clients, and those who aspire to join us feel that they are free to lead.
TDS has over 115 lawyers across ten Manitoba offices and one office in Saskatchewan. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work. The firm's lawyers provide services in over 30 areas of practice to clients locally, nationally and internationally across every major sector.
TDS is the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi - the world's leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.
The firm has been recognized by LEXPERT®️ as the Prairie Law Firm of the Year for multiple years while being a leading corporate law firm in Manitoba. TDS has also been ranked and recommended by Chambers Global, Benchmark Litigation and recognized as one of the top regional firms in the prairies by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In addition, several of the firm's lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers®️ in Canada and LEXPERT®️ as leaders in their respective practice areas.