SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· no formal training or experience required
· Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred, but not necessary
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Strong organization skills
· Highly motivated
· Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short time frames
· Responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
· Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
· Able to work independently

· Manage and complete residential real estate files working for purchasers, vendors, and financers under supervision of the lawyer on the file
· Draft and complete reporting packages for clients and financers
· Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
· Maintain files: including daily filing, organization, opening files, closing files, etc.
· Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing
· Administration duties, including bill preparation
· Ensure proper receipt, handling and disbursement of trust funds