Senior Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support a busy Legal department with residential real estate transactions, conveyancing activities, property administration, and legal documentation. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal files, coordinating transactions, and supporting various projects while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Prepare and manage closing documentation for residential real estate transactions
• Process new home sale files and coordinate property possession schedules
• Liaise with condominium boards, property management companies, and external stakeholders
• Support legal, conveyancing, and property administration activities
• Manage utility administration and assist with invoice verification and issue resolution
• Support departmental projects and general administrative functions as required

Your strengths include:

• 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably within residential real estate
• Post-secondary education in a legal, business, or related discipline
• Knowledge of transfer documents, statements of adjustments, land titles, and tax searches
• Experience with residential builder transactions and condominium disclosure requirements
• Property management or leasing experience is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders