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Legal Assistant - Real Estate Law

Calgary, AB
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health & dental benefits

About the role

Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law

Location: Calgary, Alberta | In-Office Position
Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered for the Right Candidate)

Join a respected Calgary legal team where your expertise in real estate law will shine.

A boutique law firm in Calgary, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their thriving real estate practice.

If you enjoy being hands-on in real estate transactions, thrive in a small firm environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, organized, and client-first service, this role is for you.

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and interesting real estate files, including:

  • Residential and commercial sales and purchases
  • Refinancing
  • Construction mortgages
  • Private transactions
    (Experience with commercial mortgage transactions is an asset.)

What You’ll Do

  • Manage real estate transactions end-to-end: from file opening to closing and final reporting.
  • Prepare, review, and process legal documentation in Unity and SPIN2.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, realtors, lenders, and other key parties.
  • Conduct Land Title searches, review encumbrances, and ensure legal accuracy.
  • Draft clear and timely reporting letters for clients and financial institutions.
  • Maintain organization across a high volume of files, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Safeguard sensitive information and uphold the highest standards of professional confidentiality.
  • Handle general administrative and file management duties to keep the office running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years of real estate legal assistant experience in Alberta.
  • Proven proficiency with Unity, SPIN2, Land Titles, MS Office (Word, Outlook), Adobe, and other conveyancing tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s real estate conveyancing procedures and legal terminology.
  • Exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
  • Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and client care.
  • Experience with e-signature platforms and digital document management is an asset.

Why Join This Firm?

  • Work with a tight-knit, supportive legal team that values your expertise.
  • Be part of a firm with a strong reputation in Alberta real estate law.
  • Enjoy the stability and professional satisfaction of in-office work in a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunity to manage a diverse mix of real estate transactions from start to finish.
  • Competitive compensation, including health & dental benefits, that reflects your experience and skills.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your real estate legal skillset to a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

About REAL Recruitment

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REAL Recruitment acts as a partner in the recruiting process for both our clients and our candidates. We aim to provide the right candidate for the right role so you get the right fit for your organization.

We focus on placing candidates in the Engineering, IT, Construction, Sales, Legal, and Accounting industries.

REAL Recruitment will meet with you as a client to discuss not only the skills and experience you require in a candidate but also the right personality to fit into your organization. We focus our energy on these important aspects of every hire.

REAL Recruitment’s services include the following:

Candidate Sourcing – the identification of the candidates with the proper skill set and experience for the role.
Pre-Interview – to review the position with the candidate and review of the candidate’s resume / personality to ensure the best possible match with the position.
Submission of Candidate – submit the resume.
Interviews – coordinating the interview between candidates and hiring manager, along with follow up with both.
Reference Checks – provision of two qualified references in full detail.
Negotiation – assist with the negotiation of an offer between the successful candidate and the client.
Follow Up – following the placement, timely conversations with both the candidate and the hiring manager about the comfort with the new role.