Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant

Lawson Lundell • Calgary, AB

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our real estate group in our Calgary office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player, regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Requirements

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum two years of direct commercial real estate conveyancing experience.
• Strong knowledge of real estate conveyancing processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, format, proofread, and prepare real estate documents and legal correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, document management systems, PDF software, and legal technology.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and produce accurate, detail-oriented work.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Professional, dependable, and client-service focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Alberta Land Titles and PPSA searches is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents for real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage financing transactions from opening through closing, including reporting to clients and lenders.
• Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, lawyers, and other parties to support timely and efficient closings.
• Request and process cheques, bank transfers, deposits, and other transaction-related funds.
• Manage transaction files, documentation, critical dates, and closing requirements.
• Work closely with lawyers and team members to support transaction needs.
• Prepare closing books, client reports, and final transaction documentation.
• Manage billing and other administrative requirements for assigned lawyers.
• Perform other conveyancing, legal assistant, and administrative duties as required.

Benefits

• extended health
• dental
• vision
• out of country
• life
• ad&d
• reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Paid Parental Leave top up
• Education Reimbursement
• vacation time starts at 3 weeks
• personal days
• sick time
• a volunteer day every year
• defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm
• RRSP
• TFSA
• year-end bonuses
• an employee referral bonus program
• annual year end party
• happy hours
• staff appreciation week
• many other social events
• long-term service and bonus vacation awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree