Real Estate Assistant

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting in Calgary is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our client’s office and support residential real estate files from start to finish. The role is full-time and in-office, emphasizing strong conveyancing skills and independent file management.

The ideal candidate will prepare documents, meet deadlines, and communicate with clients, lenders, and other law firms while maintaining organized files.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within an Alberta law firm, with a focus on residential real estate.
• Strong knowledge of residential real estate conveyancing procedures.
• Familiarity with Alberta Land Titles processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files and deadlines.
• Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process residential real estate conveyancing documents.
• Manage purchase, sale, refinance, and related real estate files from start to finish.
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, realtors, and other law firms.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure all file requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date client files.
• Assist with Alberta Land Titles requirements and registrations.

Skills

Residential real estate conveyancing

Client communication

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their Calgary office.

This is a full-time, in-office position supporting residential real estate files from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with residential conveyancing and be comfortable managing files independently while providing exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process residential real estate conveyancing documents
• Manage purchase, sale, refinance, and related real estate files from start to finish
• Communicate professionally with clients, lenders, realtors, and other law firms
• Monitor deadlines and ensure all file requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date client files
• Assist with Alberta Land Titles requirements and registrations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within an Alberta law firm, with a focus on residential real estate
• Strong knowledge of residential real estate conveyancing procedures
• Familiarity with Alberta Land Titles processes
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple files and deadlines
• Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.