Real Estate Legal Assistant

Cartel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid work schedule after two months

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Toronto is seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to join their supportive team. The role includes preparing commercial real estate documentation and requires solid knowledge in Real Estate and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a Diploma in Legal Assistance or Law Clerk. This position offers excellent benefits and a hybrid work schedule after two months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the legal industry.
• Team-player attitude with strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation and letters for commercial real estate lending.
• Read searches and identify title issues.
• Prepare all Teraview documentation and registration.

Skills

Solid knowledge of Real Estate including Commercial Lending

Understanding of Bank commitment letters

Experience searching title

Thorough knowledge of Teraview system

Knowledge of title insurance

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Education

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma

Job description

Here’s your chance to join one of the most respected and well-known firms in the city – a name that carries weight across the legal industry and is consistently recognized as a top employer. This Real Estate Legal Assistant position is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a supportive, high‑performing team within a firm known for treating its people exceptionally well. You’ll be surrounded by experienced professionals who take pride in their work and value collaboration. The role offers the perfect balance of challenge and stability, with a hybrid schedule available after two months and truly excellent benefits that set the standard in the industry. If you’re looking for the place to grow your career, this is it. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Solid knowledge of Real Estate including Commercial Lending
• Understanding of Bank commitment letters and identifying terms for document preparation and funding
• Experience searching title, reading Parcel Pins with knowledge of search and instruments.
• Can read searches and identify title issues, encumbrances, etc. to bring to lawyer’s attention
• Thorough knowledge of Teraview system and documents, including preparation of all Teraview documentation and registration
• Knowledge of title insurance and specifically First Canadian Title insurance
• Preparation of documentation and letters regarding commercial real estate lending, including electronic registration documentation and all security documents for review by the lawyer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the legal industry
• Team‑player attitude with strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi‑task and manage your time in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to learn
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong working knowledge of all accounting and billing procedures
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma an asset

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal and Administrative
• Industries: Legal Services
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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