*Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law
full-time•Montreal•CA$60k - CA$70k
About this role
Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law
Contribute to a structured legal environment within the insurance industry, supporting real estate law professionals. Partial remote work, diverse responsibilities, bilingual position, in a collaborative and engaging setting.
What is in it for you:
• Competitive salary of $60K–70K.
• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office (downtown Montréal).
• Flexible hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• 4 in-person training days per year.
• Wellness credit of $750 per calendar year, available after the 3-month probation period.
• Comprehensive group insurance (dental, vision, mental health up to $3,000), fully paid for the employee and their family.
• Employer RRSP contribution of 2% after one year of service.
• Respectful, people-focused, and stimulating workplace with a structured mentorship program.
Responsibilities:
• Edit, transcribe, and format a variety of legal and administrative documents.
• Compare documents using specialized tools (e.g., Litera Compare).
• Manage calendar, calls, emails, and reminders for the legal professional.
• Coordinate travel bookings, meeting rooms, meals, and event logistics.
• Open, organize, archive, and update client files.
• Handle monthly billing, expense accounts, and time entry follow-ups.
• Prepare check requests, bank transfers, and conflict searches.
• Provide cross-functional support to other assistants, interns, articling students, or departments as needed.
• Assist with tasks related to internal or external committees.
• Administer oaths for lawyers and clients.
What you will need to succeed:
• Diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a private law firm, ideally supporting partners.
• In-depth knowledge of legal procedures and practices.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written), to interact with internal and external clients across Canada and internationally, as part of daily communications and administrative tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative, autonomy, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in common office software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Why Recruit Action?
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
# OSL150126
Contribute to a structured legal environment within the insurance industry, supporting real estate law professionals. Partial remote work, diverse responsibilities, bilingual position, in a collaborative and engaging setting.
What is in it for you:
• Competitive salary of $60K–70K.
• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office (downtown Montréal).
• Flexible hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• 4 in-person training days per year.
• Wellness credit of $750 per calendar year, available after the 3-month probation period.
• Comprehensive group insurance (dental, vision, mental health up to $3,000), fully paid for the employee and their family.
• Employer RRSP contribution of 2% after one year of service.
• Respectful, people-focused, and stimulating workplace with a structured mentorship program.
Responsibilities:
• Edit, transcribe, and format a variety of legal and administrative documents.
• Compare documents using specialized tools (e.g., Litera Compare).
• Manage calendar, calls, emails, and reminders for the legal professional.
• Coordinate travel bookings, meeting rooms, meals, and event logistics.
• Open, organize, archive, and update client files.
• Handle monthly billing, expense accounts, and time entry follow-ups.
• Prepare check requests, bank transfers, and conflict searches.
• Provide cross-functional support to other assistants, interns, articling students, or departments as needed.
• Assist with tasks related to internal or external committees.
• Administer oaths for lawyers and clients.
What you will need to succeed:
• Diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a private law firm, ideally supporting partners.
• In-depth knowledge of legal procedures and practices.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written), to interact with internal and external clients across Canada and internationally, as part of daily communications and administrative tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative, autonomy, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in common office software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Why Recruit Action?
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
# OSL150126
What you'll do
- The Legal Assistant will edit, transcribe, and format legal documents while managing calendars and coordinating logistics for meetings and travel. They will also handle billing, client file management, and provide support to other team members as needed.
About Recrute Action
Our mission:
Recruit Action provides quality recruitment services through support and a personalized approach for both job seekers and businesses.
Doing business with Recruit Action ensures:
• Peace of mind
• Professional, personalized, and courteous service
• Follow-ups according to your needs (daily or weekly)
• A partnership
• Working with passionate head hunters who have a thorough knowledge of the job market
• Service focused on quality
Our success is linked to the success of both our corporate clients and job seekers, whom we consider as partners.
• We offer a specialized service and we understand the needs of our customers.
• We recognize that today's market is complex and requires personalized services.
• We understand the importance for companies to hire a person who shares the organization's values.
• We understand the importance for job seekers to find the job that’s right for them in the long term.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Recrute Action pay for a *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law?
Recrute Action offers a competitive compensation package for the *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law role. The salary range is CAD 60k - 70k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law do at Recrute Action?
As a *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law at Recrute Action, you will: the Legal Assistant will edit, transcribe, and format legal documents while managing calendars and coordinating logistics for meetings and travel. They will also handle billing, client file management, and provide support to other team members as needed..
Is the *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law position at Recrute Action remote?
The *Legal Assistant – Real Estate Law position at Recrute Action is based in Montreal, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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