Russell, Christie LLP is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join us in person at our Orillia Office. The successful candidate would work with solicitors and fellow assistants in providing services to our numerous municipal clients.
The ideal candidate would have a background and training in real estate transactions and the use of Teraview. Knowledge of municipal law would be an asset. In addition, the candidate must have the following skill set:
- ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently on multiple files simultaneously;
- attention to detail and ability to think critically and problem solve;
- ability to discern priority of assigned tasks and to act accordingly;
- excellent communication and organizational skills; and
- proficiency in various software applications.
Responsibilities include
- Communicating with clients, scheduling appointments, and managing mail and email;
- Assisting with municipal real estate transactions including review of agreements of purchase and sale, completion of title searches, and drafting of documents for closing transactions under lawyer’s supervision;
- Preparing Draft Municipal By-laws and Public Notices for municipal real estate matters;
- Registration of documents in Teraview including Transfers, Easements, Notices, Agreements and By-laws;
- Preparation of accounts and reporting letters to clients; and
- Proofreading documents for appropriate format, spelling, grammar, and clarity.
We offer all full-time employees a competitive salary and an employer-paid benefit package. The Salary Range is $50,000+ based upon education and experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter via email only no later than November 16, 2026, to Jennifer Biggar (
[email protected]). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $50,000.00-$74,900.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Legal Assistant (Orillia)
🏢 Russell, Christie
📍 Orillia