Sole practitioner specializing in real estate, family law, wills & estates. Client base of approximately 300. Staff of 2.; Managed all aspects of high volume real estate practice averaging 20-25 purchase, sale and mortgage transactions per monthFirst point of contact for clients throughout processPerformed title searches and prepared requisition letters and followed up on requisition date requirementsOrdered title insurance policiesEnsured accurate and punctual completion of transfers, mortgages, statement of adjustments, vendor and purchaser documents and accountsOrganized closing funds for delivery or direct depositReported to clients and financial institutions upon completion of the transactions Adhered to strict legal guidelines in all aspects of practiceProvided guidance to clients, explaining and assisting with document executionAssisted with Wills and Powers of Attorney completion and Applications for Estate AdministrationPrepared estate planning packages containing executed wills and powers of attorney Witnessed wills and powers of attorneyExplained to clients the steps and requirements for the initial stages of estate administration Followed up with the courts and kept clients advised of the progress of their applications Provided day-to-day office managementManaged reception duties and scheduled appointmentsEnsured effective and efficient office operations ( office supplies, repairs, courier pick up and deliveries)Managed payroll for office staffResponsible for day to day banking and payment of monthly office expensesSubmitted annual government filing requirements –T4 Summaries

Assisted corporate transferred employees through the process of relocating to or from a new location Worked with lawyers and real estate companies to secure housing and accommodations for the transferees and their families