Real Estate and Corporate LAA

Impact Recruitment; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A downtown Vancouver law firm is seeking a Corporate & Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant. This full-time position involves supporting a senior partner by managing corporate files, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented work ethic. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick/personal days

Group benefits including vision care

Professional Development & Continuing Education

On-site fitness centre

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized legal administrative assistant program.
• At least 5+ years of recent experience working as a corporate LAA.

Responsibilities

• Handling corporate files from opening to closing.
• Preparing purchase and mortgage documents.
• Conducting title and off-title due diligence searches.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

ALF Corporate

ESILaw

NetDocuments

BC Online

Job description

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Our client is a downtown Vancouver law firm with origins dating back to the 1960s. They are a team of diverse talents, capable of providing clients with first-rate legal services for almost any legal issue. Many of their lawyers are recognized as leaders in their practice areas and have extensive experience with complex cases and transactions.

They are seeking an organized, conscientious, and diligent individual who enjoys multi-tasking, takes pride in a strong work ethic, and is detail-oriented. This is a full-time permanent position as a Corporate & Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant supporting a senior partner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

1. Handling corporate files from opening to closing
2. Assisting with annual report and minute book filing
3. Preparing purchase and mortgage documents, and other registration documents at the Land Title Office
4. Registering transfers, mortgages, and other documents at the Land Title Office
5. Preparing discharge of mortgages and reporting discharge particulars to the purchaser’s legal representative
6. Ordering payout statements on existing mortgages
7. Conducting title and off-title due diligence searches
8. Processing transactions through BC Online and LTSA
9. Conducting name reservations and Will searches for estate matters
10. Drafting initial Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements
11. Filing Wills Notices

Qualifications :

• Graduate from a recognized legal administrative assistant program
• At least 5+ years of recent experience working as a corporate LAA
• Excellent technical skills (familiarity with ALF Corporate, ESILaw, NetDocuments, BC Online, and Microsoft Office is an asset)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Team player who works well independently
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to manage deadlines

Offer

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually, based on experience and skills
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Group benefits including vision care
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• On-site fitness centre

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, along with its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.