Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law



Contribute to a structured legal environment within the insurance industry, supporting real estate law professionals. Partial remote work, diverse responsibilities, bilingual position, in a collaborative and engaging setting.



What is in it for you:




• Competitive salary of $80K–$85K.


• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).


• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office (downtown Montréal).


• Flexible hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.


• 4 weeks of vacation.


• 4 in-person training days per year.


• Wellness credit of $750 per calendar year, available after the 3-month probation period.


• Comprehensive group insurance (dental, vision, mental health up to $3,000), fully paid for the employee and their family.


• Employer RRSP contribution of 2% after one year of service.


• Respectful, people-focused, and stimulating workplace with a structured mentorship program.



Responsibilities:




• Edit, transcribe, and format a variety of legal and administrative documents.


• Compare documents using specialized tools (e.g., Litera Compare).


• Manage calendar, calls, emails, and reminders for the legal professional.


• Coordinate travel bookings, meeting rooms, meals, and event logistics.


• Open, organize, archive, and update client files.


• Handle monthly billing, expense accounts, and time entry follow-ups.


• Prepare check requests, bank transfers, and conflict searches.


• Provide cross-functional support to other assistants, interns, articling students, or departments as needed.


• Assist with tasks related to internal or external committees.


• Administer oaths for lawyers and clients.



What you will need to succeed:




• Diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent.


• 7 years of experience in a private law firm, ideally supporting partners.


• In-depth knowledge of legal procedures and practices.


• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written), to interact with internal and external clients across Canada and internationally, as part of daily communications and administrative tasks.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Initiative, autonomy, and ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Proficiency in common office software.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.



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