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McQuarrie is a full-service, results-based BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship it is one of the pillars of our client service experience together with a results-based focus. We areconveniently located in the Central City Tower accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest growing business communities.We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.We are currently seeking a full-time Corporate Commercial LAA with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our firm.About the role:Duties includeOpening, organizing, and closing filesPerforming corporate searches, LTO searches and due diligence searchesConducting legal research through various databases and review of Provincial and Federal legislation to ensure compliance Obtaining pertinent information, drafting memorandums, and updating records as requiredDrafting and sending correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors, and financial institutionsDrafting due diligence reports for clients, monitoring, and reporting on due diligence for transactionsDrafting Corporate, Commercial and Real Estate AgreementsAssisting in asset purchases and commercial transactions by preparing options to purchase and various Land Title Office forms, preparing required securities documents for loan files and coordinating receipt and disbursements of monies for various property transactionsManaging intake of documents and file related materials and updating bindersScheduling client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendarsMeeting with clients for client intake, review of agreements and document packages and witnessing signatures to sameMaintaining a BF and limitation systemFrequent communication with clients and solicitors in charge of transactionsOther administrative tasks as neededAbout you:A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institutionMinimum of 3 years of working experience as an LAAWorking knowledge of BC Online and myLTSAKnowledge of Real Estate Practice Guidelines, Land Titles Act, and other procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to real property lawBasic familiarity in conveyancing is an assetProficient with MS Word and OutlookStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills and ability to prioritizeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and to maintain confidentialityAbility to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently and in a team environmentWhat we offer and why it is great to work on our team:Competitive compensationA comprehensive benefit packagePension plan after 2 years of you being on the teamProfessional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and developmentA $1500 annual health spending accountA generous vacation allotmentSick and personal daysMonthly social eventsVarious discounts offered in Central City mall, right below our officeA supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each dayIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with 'Corporate Commercial LAA' in the subject line, along with a cover letter to Human Resources at thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr