Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Real Estate Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Administrative/Clerical

What You’ll Do

Act as the go-to person for your team, providing guidance and organizational support

Support the day-to-day requirements of a commercial real estate practice, with an emphasis on financing, acquisition, and disposition

Prepare daily correspondence and draft financing, conveyancing documentation, and reports from precedents

Prepare off-title enquiries using Contract Express and HighQ

Draft documents, pull PINs and instruments, and conduct sub-searches in Teraview

Assist with drafting, compiling, and tracking Closing Books

Support administrative details with respect to billing, filing, accounting, docketing, and expenses

Manage and organize documents within the document management system and assist with file organization

Monitor deadlines and manage reminder systems

Open new client matters and manage related administrative processes

Maintain and update client contact information using the Firm’s Client Relationship Management software

Assist with tracking business development activities

Manage calendars and coordinate and schedule meetings

Coordinate travel arrangements, conference registrations, and itineraries

Leverage technology to service clients in an efficient and effective manner.

What You Bring

A Legal Assistant or Office Administration Diploma with a minimum of three to seven years of administrative experience supporting multiple legal professionals in a commercial real estate setting

Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail with the ability to proactively and effectively meet deadlines

Comfort working in fast‑paced environments and within team settings

Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Eagerness to expand knowledge and adopt new technologies

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Prior experience with iManage, Intapp, and 3E or similar document management, file opening, and accounting software, as well as Teraview required

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

Continuous Learning & Development

Salary range – $58,000 - $68,000

McMillan = You

At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

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