Employer Name: 
McKercher LLP

Posted Date: 
10/27/2011

Location: 
SASKATOON 
 
# of Positions: 
1

Employment Terms: 
Full Time

Education: 
Private Vocational School Certificate

Experience: 
6-9 Years

Apply By: 
11/03/2011

How to Apply?: 
online 

Description
McKercher LLP, a full service law firm with over 60 lawyers, requires a trained professional to fill a permanent, full-time Legal Assistant position in Commercial Real Estate in our Saskatoon Office. 
The right candidate is a confident and self-motivated individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment and has a proven track record in the commercial area.
The successful applicant must be able to multi-task efficiently and effectively and will be expected to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times. The ability to prioritize, organize and expedite workflow; coupled with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment is imperative to succeed in this opportunity.
In addition to solid computer skills, we require a strong client service focus.  The successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team with our corporate commercial lawyers, other team members and clients.
To be successful in this role, you have:
graduated from a recognized Legal Assistant program (equivalencies will be considered) and have a minimum of 5 years solid experience with commercial real estate transactions.  Residential conveyancing experience would be considered an asset.
the ability to meet strict deadlines
strong computer and communication skills
exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail 
the ability to work independently, problem solve, follow instructions with minimal supervision, and take initiative
excellent proofreading skills 
willingness to learn and contribute to the team
The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment.  We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Skills and Abilities
Type of Establishment Experience 
Company legal department 
Legal firm 
Research institute 
Type of Legal Experience (Legal or Law Clerks Only) 
Commercial 
Corporate 
Administrative 
Legal or Law Clerk Specific Skills 
Research records, court files and other legal documents 
Essential Skills 
Significant use of memory 
Continuous learning 
Computer use 
Finding information 
Job task planning and organizing 
Critical thinking 
Decision making 
Problem solving 
Working with others 
Oral communication 
Writing 
Numeracy 
Document use 
Reading text 
Business Equipment and Computer Applications 
Database management 
Legal software applications 
Spreadsheet 
Word processing