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Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

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Publié 25 août 2026
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Type d’emploi: Temps plein
Niveau d’expérience: Intermédiaire · 2+ ans
Formation minimale: Diplôme professionnel
Langue de l’offre: anglais
Heures de travail: 40 heures par semaine

Résumé du poste

The successful candidate will prepare and process legal documents for real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and mortgage financing. They will also coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely closings and manage administrative tasks such as billing and file maintenance.

Détails du poste

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our real estate group in our Calgary office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player, regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Standard Responsibilities Prepare and process legal documents for real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage financing transactions from opening through closing, including reporting to clients and lenders. Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, lawyers, and other parties to support timely and efficient closings. Request and process cheques, bank transfers, deposits, and other transaction-related funds. Manage transaction files, documentation, critical dates, and closing requirements. Work closely with lawyers and team members to support transaction needs. Prepare closing books, client reports, and final transaction documentation. Manage billing and other administrative requirements for assigned lawyers. Perform other conveyancing, legal assistant, and administrative duties as required. Qualifications: Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution. Minimum two years of direct commercial real estate conveyancing experience. Strong knowledge of real estate conveyancing processes and procedures. Experience with Alberta Land Titles and PPSA searches is an asset. Demonstrated ability to draft, format, proofread, and prepare real estate documents and legal correspondence. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, document management systems, PDF software, and legal technology. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, detail-oriented work. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. Professional, dependable, and client-service focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a variety of benefits, including: Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment Paid Parental Leave top up Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week and many other social events Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards If you are a professional, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter. While we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Exigences

Candidates must hold a Legal Administrative Assistant certificate and possess at least two years of direct commercial real estate conveyancing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Alberta Land Titles and PPSA searches are required.

Avantages

• Extended health • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Lifestyle benefit • Paid parental leave • Education reimbursement • Paid time off • Defined contribution pension plan • RRSP • TFSA • Year-end bonuses • Employee referral bonus • Social events