Contact:  Bruce A. LeRose, Q.C., brucel@tlb.bc.ca            

Job Type/Category: Full Time, Corporate Commercial

Overview:We are looking for aCorporate Commercial Legal Assistant to add to our team in Trail. The ideal candidate will be self- motivated, possess strong communication skills and a willingness to develop and learn. Experience in conveyancing would be considered an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing a variety of corporate documentation, including, but not limited to incorporations, dissolutions, dividend declarations, director and officer changes, share transactions, extra-provincial registrations, alterations, corporate reorganizations and assembly of transparency registers
• Attend to corporate filings with BC Online
• Prepare correspondence, faxes, documents, invoices etc. using application software
• Open files and maintain filing system
• Maintain bring forward systems to ensure follow up and receipt of requested materials/documents
• Conduct, review, and organize due diligence searches
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution OR experience as a Legal Assistant with a Corporate/Commercial background or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Proficiency with BC Online, ALF,LTSA, Personal Property Registry filings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PCLaw
• Strong communication skills with lawyers, colleagues and opposing law firms
• Strong understanding of corporate structures, trusts and partnerships
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Knowledge/experience in real estate transactions and mortgages is an asset
• Flexible, team player that is client service-oriented

Contact:  Bruce A. LeRose, Q.C., brucel@tlb.bc.ca 

Job Type/Category: Full Time, Real Estate Conveyance

Overview:Thompson LeRose & Brown is seeking a real estate legal assistant/paralegal to join our firm.  The ideal candidate is highly motivated, senior professional that thrives on work that is both interesting and complex within a Solicitor’s practice.  The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of its busy practice including drafting, reviewing, and analyzing contracts of purchase and sale, conducting title/due diligence searches, and all matters related to Real Estate closings including financing.

Responsibilities:

• Administers files from start to finish.
• Prepares documents with respect to purchases and sales of various types of residential and commercial properties, financing, deposits and payouts.
• Responsible for Land Title and Authority registrations, amendments and discharges.
• Prepares and diarizes summaries of key transaction dates and conducts title and off-title due diligence searches.
• Prepares all internal documents relating to trust transactions.
• Prepares discharge of mortgages and reporting discharge particulars to financial institutions.
• Prepares and finalize reporting letters and diarize key post-closing dates and tasks.
• Communicates with vendors, purchasers, financial institutions, clients, lawyers, brokers and others.
• Engages in direct phone and email communications with clients and others.
• Other administrative support as required in coordination with existing administrative assistants.
• Maintains confidentiality of the Firm and client information.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma/Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution OR two years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Solicitor’s practice or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Working computer knowledge including:MS Word, MS Outlook, PC Law, Pro-Suite conveyancing programs and Adobe.
• Working knowledge of various applicable databases including BC Online, LTSA, municipal tax searches, etc.
• Strong understanding of BC Land Title Office registration requirements and capability with e-filing including coordination of electronic meets.
• Knowledgeable in litigation matters relating to land (eg claims of builders lien, certificates of pending litigation and judgments).