Real estate legal assistant

Our client, one of the most well-established law firms in Quebec, is seeking a real estate legal assistant for its Montreal office.

The ideal candidate stands out for their attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize tasks, enabling them to manage multiple files simultaneously. Resourceful and committed to excellent client service, the candidate enjoys working in a team—including in a virtual environment—and making a significant contribution to the success of both the office and the department.

If these qualifications and experience align with your background, please do not hesitate to apply for this role!

Advantages
Full-time, permanent position
Comprehensive group insurance plan customizable to your needs, with employer contribution
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Health and wellness program (reimbursement of related expenses)
Environment attentive to women's well-being (products provided in the workplace, discounts, telephone support)
Hybrid work arrangement
Opus & Cie program in partnership with the STM

Responsibilities
Handle the opening, monitoring, updating, closing, and archiving of files
Conduct legal research using various electronic databases (REQ, Land Register, RDPRM, SOQUIJ, property taxes, insolvency records, etc.)
Prepare, review, format, and assist professionals in drafting contracts, agreements, and various legal documents—specifically loan agreements, mortgage deeds, deeds of sale, resolutions, and other documents related to real estate transactions
Draft notarial deeds in Para-Maître and handle their registration with the Land Register and the RDPRM
Prepare disbursement statements/payment instructions, adjustments, and trust requisitions for loan disbursements
Prepare deeds of discharge and release, as well as RDPRM cancellation forms, mortgage forms (RH), and various other deeds (RG)
Prepare closing binders and final reports, and handle client follow-ups
Communicate with clients and other parties involved in the files, conduct follow-ups, and take appropriate action
Actively participate in the billing process, send out invoices, and prepare monthly expense accounts
Perform other related administrative tasks

Qualifications
Relevant training for the position or pertinent work experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law
Experience in commercial real estate financing is an asset
Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written (40% English-speaking clientele)
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, and Closing Folders
Knowledge of Maître and/or Para-Maître is an asset
Knowledge of Consigno is an asset
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines

Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (oral and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to:
-communicate with English-speaking clients/partners/employees located outside Quebec on a daily basis
-work on client projects, products or deliverables that are required to be delivered to clients in English


Summary
Interested in this position?

Send us an email anytime at dorine.sportouch@randstad.ca and tamara.cobrin@randstad.ca

If you know anyone interested in administrative support positions, please feel free to provide them with our contact information. We will be happy to help them!

For more information on this and all other positions currently available, visit www.randstad.ca.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

All resumes received will be considered equally.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.


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