Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC's Top Employers for 2024. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest-growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is currently seeking a competent and knowledgeable Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy Real Estate group, in our Calgary office, to cover a 1-year Parental Leave with the possibility of an extension.

Standard Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience to prepare all legal documents required for sale, purchase, and mortgage financing transactions from start to finish. This will include reporting to clients and banks.
• Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties to ensure a smooth transaction process.
• Working closely with a senior paralegal and supporting team members
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements including limitation dates.
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, insights, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Perform administrative duties specific to the team's needs
• Manage billings for the various lawyers
• Preparing closing books relating to transactions

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Real Estate conveyancing, with a minimum of two years of direct experience working in real estate.
• Experience with Alberta Land Titles and PPSA searches is an asset
• Excels in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail a must
• Experience with general due diligence
• Team oriented
• Highly organized
• Dependable
• Flexible and adaptable

If you are a professional, motivated, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter to (Bamboo)

Exciting perks and benefits of working at Lawson:
• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D
• Fitness Benefit: reimbursement for fitness equipment or fitness membership
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun Environment: annual year-end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
• Flexible work hours
• Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards

What to expect
• A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness; we believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace benefits both our firm and our clients
• An environment where constant learning is encouraged
• A fun and collaborative work environment
• A team of unique individuals who will help take your skills and experience to the next level
• A commitment to providing a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace environment

We support equal opportunities for all applicants and encourage all people of visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression to apply.

If you are a professional, motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter here.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.