Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Legal Assistant specializing in Real Estate and Private Lending to join our legal team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex real estate transactions, private lending arrangements, and legal documentation processes. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all legal operations, empowering our firm to deliver exceptional service to clients.

Your proactive attitude and organizational prowess will drive the success of our legal initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

- Manage residential and commercial purchase, sale, and refinance files from opening through completion and reporting
- Prepare conveyancing documents, statements of adjustments, closing packages, and trust condition letters
- Conduct and register documents through the LTSA (myLTSA / Web Filing); order and review strata documents, tax certificates, and payout statements
- Prepare Property Transfer Tax returns and reconcile closing funds, trust cheques, and wire instructions
- Open and manage private mortgage and lending files — security documents, commitments, advances, registrations, discharges, and final reports to lenders
- Track completion, renewal, and discharge deadlines across the file portfolio
- Liaise professionally with clients, lenders, realtors,



brokers, and other firms

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role within a real estate or private lending practice area.
- Strong proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail in legal drafting and document review.
- Proficiency in LexisNexis for legal research and familiarity with iManage or comparable document management software.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Solid research capabilities combined with strong writing skills for preparing reports, summaries, and correspondence.
- Experience in project management, data entry, filing systems, and general clerical tasks within a legal environment.
- Exceptional interviewing skills coupled with professional phone etiquette to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Join us in this energetic role where your expertise will directly impact the success of our legal operations! We value proactive professionals who thrive on organization, precision, and collaboration—ready to make a meaningful difference in the rapid-paced world of real estate and private lending law. Pay: $53,417.70-$82,595.08 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Private Lending (Vancouver)
🏢 Yaletown Law
📍 Vancouver