Commercial Real Estate and Lending Assistant

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? Our Client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is looking for a Commercial Real Estate & Lending Assistant with a minimum of three years experience to join their collaborative team. This is a excellent opportunity for someone who knows the ins and outs of commercial real estate and lending, enjoys being part of a busy team, and wants to build a long-term career in a supportive environment. After completing training, you’ll enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office each week, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package, generous vacation, employer-supported retirement savings, wellness and mental health resources, and plenty of additional perks. If you’re looking for a firm that values its people as much as its clients, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now!

Salary: Up to $80K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

- Preparing, drafting, and revising a variety of correspondence, agreements, and contracts, including basic security documentation.
- Assisting with real estate and lending transactions, including the preparation and coordination of closing and related documents.
- Managing client accounts and pre-billing processes, demonstrating strong proficiency in accounting and billing procedures.
- Receiving and assessing instructions, prioritizing workflow, managing competing deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Opening and closing files, maintaining accurate records,



and preparing reporting packages and other file-related documentation.
- Providing proactive administrative support to the team and undertaking additional responsibilities as required to support departmental and firm objectives.

Qualifications

- Legal Administrative Assistant diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred.
- Minimum of three years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting professionals in Commercial Real Estate and Lending practice areas.
- Exceptional attention to detail and solid technical skills, with the ability to prepare, review, and manage complex legal documentation and agreements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients, external stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels of the firm.
- Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing demands, and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to accommodate occasional variations in work hours is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience using iManage, Expert Time, and other legal technology applications.
- Proven ability to support multiple professionals simultaneously, work collaboratively as part of a team, and assume additional responsibilities as needed to meet departmental and firm objectives.

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at

📌 Commercial Real Estate and Lending Assistant - toronto
🏢 Cartel
📍 Toronto