Real Estate & Development Legal Administrative Assistant
We are currently seeking a full-time Real Estate & Development LAA to join our firm.
About the role:
Duties will include
- Opening, organizing, and closing files
- Managing commercial real estate property transactions under the supervision of a commercial real estate lawyer
- Preparation of documents in relation to Land Development transactions
Conducting Land Title and BC Online searches (title searches, BC assessments, company searches, etc.) and due diligence - Managing subdivision and Land Title Office filings
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors, and financial institutions with respect to land development, including municipal covenants, rights of way and easements
- Managing intake of documents and file related materials and updating binders
- Scheduling client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendars
- Maintaining a BF and limitation system
- Frequent communication with clients and solicitors in charge of transactions
- Other administrative tasks as needed
About you:
- A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Working knowledge of BC Online and myLTSA
- Knowledge of Real Estate Practice Guidelines, Land Titles Act, and other procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to real property law
- Basic familiarity in conveyancing is an asset
- Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:
- Competitive compensation
- A comprehensive benefit package
- Pension plan after 2 years of you being on the team
- Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
- A $1500 annual health spending account
- A generous vacation allotment
- Sick and personal days
- Monthly social events
- Various discounts offered in Central City mall, right below our office
- A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with “Land Development LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter to Kassie Carpenter, Human Resources Assistant at [email protected].
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
