Legal Coordinator (Accounting and Operations)
Top Benefits
About the role
Legal Coordinator (Real Estate Accounting & Operations Support) Location: Hamilton Downtown
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office (5 days a week)
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview Our client, a well-established boutique law firm in downtown Hamilton is seeking a Legal Coordinator to provide vital support primarily in real estate accounting and banking overflow tasks. This role also includes reception backup and operational/office management duties as the position evolves. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a blend of financial, administrative, and client-facing responsibilities in a dynamic legal environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Focused Expertise: Play a key role supporting the real estate accounting and banking functions to help ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
- Broaden Your Skills: Provide reception and operational support while growing into expanded office management duties.
- Professional Growth: Join a supportive team with opportunity for development and increased responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with real estate accounting tasks such as wiring funds, reconciling transactions, and supporting closing processes.
- Handle banking overflow duties including deposits, statement reconciliation, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
- Provide reception backup support: answer phones, greet clients, schedule appointments, and manage front-desk duties as needed.
- Support office operations by managing supplies, coordinating vendors, and maintaining an organized work environment.
- Absorb overflow work from legal and accounting teams during peak periods to ensure seamless workflow.
- Maintain up-to-date records, files, and documentation to support legal compliance and financial accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, accounting, and administrative staff to facilitate smooth transaction processing and office operations.
- Take on expanded office management tasks as the role grows, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years in a coordinator, administrative, or accounting support role; experience with real estate accounting or banking preferred.
- Accounting Knowledge: Comfortable with basic accounting principles, banking processes, and transaction handling.
- Organizational Skills: Strong multitasking and time management skills with an ability to prioritize shifting demands.
- Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, client-facing experience a plus.
- Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn firm-specific systems and banking platforms.
- Adaptability: Flexible, proactive, and able to handle diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
Offer Perks And Compensation
- Competitive Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health spending account, extended health care, and wellness programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Standard office hours with occasional overtime during busy periods.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.
- Career Development: Opportunities to take on expanded operational and management responsibilities.
How To Apply If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in real estate accounting and administrative support, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume today.
Legal Coordinator (Accounting and Operations)
Top Benefits
About the role
Legal Coordinator (Real Estate Accounting & Operations Support) Location: Hamilton Downtown
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office (5 days a week)
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview Our client, a well-established boutique law firm in downtown Hamilton is seeking a Legal Coordinator to provide vital support primarily in real estate accounting and banking overflow tasks. This role also includes reception backup and operational/office management duties as the position evolves. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling a blend of financial, administrative, and client-facing responsibilities in a dynamic legal environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Focused Expertise: Play a key role supporting the real estate accounting and banking functions to help ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
- Broaden Your Skills: Provide reception and operational support while growing into expanded office management duties.
- Professional Growth: Join a supportive team with opportunity for development and increased responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with real estate accounting tasks such as wiring funds, reconciling transactions, and supporting closing processes.
- Handle banking overflow duties including deposits, statement reconciliation, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
- Provide reception backup support: answer phones, greet clients, schedule appointments, and manage front-desk duties as needed.
- Support office operations by managing supplies, coordinating vendors, and maintaining an organized work environment.
- Absorb overflow work from legal and accounting teams during peak periods to ensure seamless workflow.
- Maintain up-to-date records, files, and documentation to support legal compliance and financial accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys, accounting, and administrative staff to facilitate smooth transaction processing and office operations.
- Take on expanded office management tasks as the role grows, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years in a coordinator, administrative, or accounting support role; experience with real estate accounting or banking preferred.
- Accounting Knowledge: Comfortable with basic accounting principles, banking processes, and transaction handling.
- Organizational Skills: Strong multitasking and time management skills with an ability to prioritize shifting demands.
- Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, client-facing experience a plus.
- Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; willingness to learn firm-specific systems and banking platforms.
- Adaptability: Flexible, proactive, and able to handle diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
Offer Perks And Compensation
- Competitive Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health spending account, extended health care, and wellness programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Standard office hours with occasional overtime during busy periods.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.
- Career Development: Opportunities to take on expanded operational and management responsibilities.
How To Apply If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in real estate accounting and administrative support, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume today.