Real Estate and Corporate LAA

Our client is a downtown Vancouver law firm with origins dating back to the 1960s. They are a team of diverse talents, capable of providing clients with first-rate legal service for almost any legal issue. Many of their lawyers are recognized as leaders in their practice areas and have extensive experience with the most difficult cases and transactions.

They are seeking an organized, conscientious and diligent individual who enjoys multi-tasking and takes pride in having a strong work ethic and being detail oriented. This is a full-time permanent position as a Corporate & Real Estate Legal Administrative Assistant assisting a senior partner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handling corporate files from open to close
• Assisting with annual report and minute book filing
• Preparing purchase and mortgage documents, other documents for registration at Land Title Office
• Registering transfers, mortgages and other documents for registration at Land Title Office
• Preparing discharge of mortgages and reporting discharge particulars to purchaser’s legal representative
• Ordering payout statement on existing mortgage
• Conduct title and off title due diligence searches
• Processing transactions through BC Online and LTSA
• Conduct name reservations and Will searches for estate matters
• Draft initial Wills, Power of Attorneys , Representation Agreements, etc.
• File Wills Notices

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized legal administrative assistant program;
• At least 5+ years of recent experience working as a corporate LAA;
• Excellent technical skills (familiarity with ALF Corporate, ESILaw, NetDocuments, BC Online and Microsoft Office an asset);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail;
• Team player and also works well independently;
• Excellent prioritization skills and works well with minimal supervision;
• Strong ability to manage deadlines.

Offer

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 annually based on experience and skills.
• Paid vacation and sick/personal days
• Group benefits including vision care
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• On-site fitness centre.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.