Legal Assistant – Real Estate
Type: In-Office | Permanent Role | South Edmonton
Our client, a respected home builder, is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to their in-house legal department. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organization with a collaborative, professional team environment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Legal Assistant will provide support in residential lot and home conveyancing, financial lot payouts, and general administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage lot conveyancing requirements, including tracking sales, holdbacks, and preparing related reports.
- Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and documentation related to lot and home sales.
- Draft and process mortgage registrations, discharges, and conveyance documents.
- Assist with land acquisitions and registration of lots in the builders’ name.
- Prepare financing security documents and proofread legal materials.
- Maintain the legal filing system and manage off-site storage of closed files.
- Create and maintain an updated database for legal files, ensuring timely follow-up on closing, anniversary, and expiration dates.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Legal Administrative Services (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with exposure to conveyancing or real estate transactions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
- Satisfactory criminal record check required.
About You
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communicator with excellent attention to detail.
- Active listener who approaches tasks with professionalism and care.
- Team player who contributes positively to shared goals and outcomes.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position supports an in-house legal team , managing residential conveyancing files exclusively from the vendor side . You’ll work only on the company’s own lot and home sales—no external client or buyer files, allowing you to focus, develop your expertise, and be part of a collaborative internal team.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, in-office position based in South Edmonton. Regular business hours apply, with occasional overtime as needed.
