Foreclosure Administrative Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MLT Aikins is currently looking for an administrative assistant to join our foreclosure team. This is a full-time position required to meet client and transactional deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently under the supervision of lawyers and paralegals.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent
A minimum of two years of experience working as an administrative assistant, ideally in residential and commercial real estate and commercial financing or refinancing
Excellent attention to detail including drafting and proofreading correspondence
Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and organize work to meet client-driven and transactional deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Preparing various administrative tasks to support the foreclosure paralegals and lawyers including scanning, printing and photocopying
Conducting and co-ordinating public office searches including land titles offices, municipal tax offices, corporate registry and bankruptcy,
Supporting foreclosure paralegals with tasks such as filing documents with all Court registries, maintaining physical files, handling trust deposits and withdrawals and updating client portals
Drafting basic foreclosure documents
Maintaining and organizing schedules of court hearings
Processing all incoming and outgoing funds
Preparing written correspondence
Attending to file openings, closings and conflict searches
Preparing statements of account as necessary
Communicating directly with clients and other parties as necessary