Legal Assistant – Property Law

Legal Assistant – Property Law

A downtown Montréal law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant in Real Estate Law for a permanent position within a professional, stable, and well-structured team offering a balanced workload and a steady schedule.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary of $75K–85K.

• Permanent position, 35 hours per week, flexible schedule between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.

• Realistic workload: support for 1 to 2 partners within a well-structured environment.

• Hybrid model: 3 days in office including Wednesday and 2 days remote.

• 3 weeks of vacation starting in the first year.

• Group insurance from day one including dental, vision, and mental health coverage up to $3.000.

• Full family coverage paid entirely by the employer.

• 2% RRSP contribution after one year.

• Annual wellness allowance of $750 for equipment, Apple Watch, and more.

• Training budget of $700 per year plus 4 in-person training days.

• Opportunity to participate in internal committees and development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents.

• Compare documents using specialized tools (Litera Compare).

• Manage the lawyer’s calendar, calls, and emails.

• Coordinate meeting logistics, travel arrangements, and meals.

• Handle file opening, filing, and archiving.

• Assist with monthly billing (support available).

• Support internal committees and assist other team members.

• Commission lawyers and clients for affidavits and sworn documents.

What you will need to succeed:

• Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies or equivalent training.

• 5 years of experience in a private law firm, ideally in real estate law.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and law firm operations.

• Bilingual to interact with a diverse clientele across Canada and internationally.

• Experience working closely with paralegals, partners, and legal professionals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document comparison tools (e.g., Litera Compare).

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and formatting legal documents.

Ideal candidate:

• Highly autonomous with a strong sense of responsibility in file management.

• Detail-oriented and rigorous in a transactional environment.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.

• Versatile and comfortable working across real estate, financial services, and business law.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with paralegals.

• Professionalism, sound judgment, and maturity in a structured environment.

Why Recruit Action?

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