Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Legal Assistant
Job #: 16902
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $60,000
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid flexibility.

Client Profile

Our client, a respected and busy law firm in Toronto, is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Real Estate Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Real Estate practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive professional with strong transactional experience to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support for acquisitions and sales of commercial properties, condominium developments, financings, and land development projects.
• Prepare and process outgoing wire requisitions related to real estate transactions.
• Manage all aspects of the billing cycle, including entering and revising dockets, drafting pre-bills, proofreading accounts, preparing account letters, and sending invoices.
• Prepare cheque requisitions, trust deposits/withdrawals, expense reports, and account balance summaries.
• Open and close client files, maintain file lists, and ensure proper documentation and organization.
• Support the lawyer’s practice management, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling expenses.
• Draft and file electronic registration documents in Teraview, including instruments and parcel data, based on lawyer instructions.
• Liaise directly with clients to collect information and follow up on documentation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting a Commercial Real Estate practice.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• A strong team player with a proactive and positive work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with legal software tools.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16902 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.