Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support. The role requires strong writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in real estate software. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate within a busy law firm environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness perks

Room to grow

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting commercial real estate lawyers.
• Technically savvy and open to learning new tools.
• Exposure to a document management system is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Partners and Associates.
• Manage tasks related to commercial and residential transactions.
• Draft and proofread legal documents with attention to detail.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Time management

Proficient in real estate software

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Teraview

Conveyancer/Unity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

If you’re a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant looking to align yourself with a top-tier firm—this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Our Client, a well-known, large law firm with an impressive reputation across Toronto, is looking to add a seasoned legal assistant to their Commercial Real Estate Group. You will be supporting two high profile, exceptional, yet kind, Partners, in a friendly and welcoming environment. This role is hybrid (three days in-office), with stunning downtown offices, competitive salary, fantastic benefits, wellness perks, and room to grow. If you’ve got experience in commercial real estate and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this might be where your next chapter begins. Apply now!

Salary: Up to $85K

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to multiple Partners and Associates, including scanning, binding, file creation, and document formatting
• Manage tasks related to commercial and residential real estate transactions such as title searches, corporate searches, and the preparation of detailed report books
• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, charts, and internal communications with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with clients, lawyers, and other internal team members
• Generate accounts, prepare invoices, and assist with basic billing functions
• Schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and handle all logistics including couriers and document delivery for time-sensitive matters
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems for the real estate department
• Perform routine file audits and maintenance, including closing and archiving files and managing off-site storage for inactive materials

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized and accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting commercial real estate lawyers in a busy law firm environment
• Proficient in real estate software such as Teraview, Conveyancer/Unity, and Lawyer Done Deal—confident in performing searches, preparing and registering instruments, and managing transaction flow
• Exceptional communication and client service skills; able to liaise professionally with clients, lawyers, and third parties
• Known for accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities with a calm, solution-focused approach during urgent or high-volume periods
• Strong writing, editing, transcription, and proofreading skills
• Comfortable maintaining organized physical and electronic filing systems, calendars, and databases
• Technically savvy with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and open to learning new tools
• Exposure to Elite and a document management system (e.g., iManage or NetDocuments) is considered a strong asset
• A true team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, collaborative work ethic

To apply, please forward your resume to:
Zaheeda Merali
Manager – Executive Search
[e-mail]

Tagged as: Commercial, Legal Assistant, Real Estate