Conveyancer

STRIVE Recruitment; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a dynamic Real Estate Group. The role involves managing residential transactions, providing support to clients and colleagues, and ensuring efficient file handling in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in real estate and exceptional organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in residential real estate.
• Completion of a recognized LAA or Paralegal program.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential sales, purchases, and mortgage files.
• Communicating with clients, vendors, and legal professionals.
• Providing mentorship and support to junior colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Time Management

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

BC Online

MyLTSA

eConvey

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

Our client is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive team player to join their dynamic Real Estate Group in a full-time, on-site position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate transactions and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities :

• Managing residential sales, purchases, and mortgage files, from initial opening through to final reporting and closing.
• Communicating directly with vendors, buyers, financial institutions, clients, legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and brokers via phone and email.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure proper file allocation and tracking progress.
• Providing mentorship and support to junior colleagues in a constructive and encouraging manner.
• Performing any additional administrative duties necessary to ensure the teams success.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Completion of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) or Paralegal program.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a legal assistant, particularly in residential real estate transactions.
• Proficient in document preparation and skilled with industry-standard software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, BC Online, MyLTSA, and eConvey.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently handle real estate files from start to finish.
• A motivated team player who can also work autonomously with minimal guidance.
• Strong communication, administrative, and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.