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At Taylor McCaffrey LLP, we know that a successful firm relies on an excellent professional team paralegals, legal assistants, marketers and communicators, human resources professionals and IT experts. Our legal professional support staff thrive in a respectful, collaborative and dynamic work environment. Taylor McCaffrey LLP encourages all staff to continue their professional development for personal and professional growth. Who are we? Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba''s leading law firms. We are focused on providing our clients with exceptional service that meets their needs. We offer a positive and professional working environment that demonstrates care and support for our firm members. We also focus on training, and opportunities for mentorship and advancement. Our compensation and benefits program is comprehensive and includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and EAP resources for you and your family and a Pension Plan. For additional information about the firm, please visit our website at Role Overview: We are currently seeking an Legal Assistant for our Real Estate Paralegal Pool. This position requires a basic knowledge of real estate matters to assist paralegals in the performance of substantive legal work. Assistance may include all aspects of various residential conveyancing transactions including opening files, conducting searches, drafting closing documents and trust letters, which may involve condominiums, leased lands, farmland, new construction, and standard residential properties. Must be proficient in using Word. Real estate conveyancing experience is preferred, but not required. You will be expected to quickly become proficient in using our conveyancing, accounting, and document management software. Duties and Responsibilities: Opening and closing files Conducting and reviewing of preliminary searches including tax, title, companies office, water, permit and Personal Property Registry searches Ordering condominium documents Ordering documents from Land Titles online Reading and understanding an Offer to Purchase Inputting client and file information in Lawyer Done Deal (LDD) Conducting various conflict searches on new clients Opening new files in Leap Depositing and requesting cheques using the finance and accounting software (Leap) Administrative duties including filing, photocopying and scanning Creating and managing a file assignment database Communication with real estate lawyers and their assistants Assisting paralegals with preparing documents, requesting funds, reporting to lenders and clients, etc., when required Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Experience working as a real estate legal assistant/law clerk is an asset Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows Explorer Knowledge and understanding of Manitoba Property Registry Electronic Registration is an asset Must be able to multi-task, manage multiple files simultaneously and work under tight timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and guidance Must be detail oriented, well organized, able to learn quickly and exercise initiative Excellent people skills; ability to work effectively as a team as well as independently Professional and positive work attitude Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Other: Post-secondary education in Legal Administration is an asset Experience in the use of MS Office Applications Knowledge of document management, accounting and real estate software is an asset Schedule: 35 hour work week, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Job Type: Full- Time Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to Taylor McCaffrey LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all firm members. Reasonable accommodations are available during our assessment and selection processes. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. Taylor McCaffrey LLP 2200 201 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3 Phone: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: @TM_Lawyers