3 results for Legal Secretary in Surrey, BC

Legal Assistant

Coquitlam, BC
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a respected Vancouver law firm with a strong real estate practice. The firm acts for lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on a wide range of transactional real estate matters. The team is known for its high-volume, deadline-driven environment and its commitment to excellence in document quality and deal execution. Our client is seeking a talented Real Estate Legal Assistant to join its transactional real estate group. This is a hands-on role focused exclusively on lending-side real estate work. You will be responsible for drafting and managing mortgage documents, agreements, and contracts from start to finish, and will serve as a direct point of contact for lenders, banks and borrowers throughout the transaction lifecycle. This role is best suited for a self-starter who can manage files independently, meet tight deadlines, and step up when transaction volume demands it - including overtime when files require it. Key Responsibilities:Drafting & Document Preparation• Draft and prepare mortgage documents, loan agreements, and security documentation.• Prepare and review purchase and sale agreements, assignment agreements and ancillary closing documents.• Prepare standard form lending documents including commitment letters, promissory notes, and general security agreements.• Review and summarize title search results, strata documents, and property reports.• Prepare statements of adjustments and closing requisitions. Lender & Borrower Communication• Liaise directly with lenders, institutional banks, and private lenders regarding mortgage instructions and conditions.• Communicate with borrowers to coordinate signing appointments, collect documentation, and address inquiries.• Follow up with all parties to ensure timely satisfaction of conditions and completion of transactions.• Respond to lender portals and mortgage instruction platforms as required. File & Transaction Management• Manage transactional files from opening through to completion and reporting.• Maintain critical dates, funding deadlines, and registration timelines.• Register documents through the BC Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA) via myLTSA.• Process trust deposits, disbursements, and prepare reporting letters to lenders and clients.• Maintain and manage file bring-forward systems to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Vancouver, BC
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Legal Assistant (Infrastructure) The RoleThis senior-level position provides sophisticated support within a specialized infrastructure practice. The role is designed for a professional who excels at high-stakes coordination—acting as a vital link between legal counsel and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple offices. Core Responsibilities 1. Advanced Document Production & Technical Editing<ul><li>Drafting & Revisions: Create, format, and meticulously edit complex agreements, reports, and memoranda.</li><li>Technical Suite: Utilize advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce professional legal documentation and forms.</li></ul>2. Practice & Logistics Management<ul><li>Strategic Scheduling: Manage complex Outlook calendars, including the coordination of local and multi-office meetings.</li><li>Travel & Travel Support: Oversee and coordinate intricate business travel arrangements.</li><li>Information Systems: Maintain a rigorous bring-forward system, update client file lists, and manage the full lifecycle of client/matter files (opening through closing).</li></ul>3. Financial & Operational Liaison<ul><li>Billing Coordination: Partner with the internal billing department to facilitate the monthly production and review of accounts.</li><li>Communication Hub: Act as a primary liaison between legal staff and external clients at all levels; manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li>Resource Delegation: Appropriately delegate tasks to specialized service departments and provide auxiliary support to the wider team as needed.</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Langley, BC
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Corporate Paralegal The RoleThis position is a technical, transaction-heavy role that prioritizes complex corporate maneuvers over routine records maintenance. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of files within a compressed work-week structure, requiring a focus on efficiency and high-level structural planning. Technical Responsibilities 1. Corporate Transaction Management<ul><li>Entity Structuring: Lead the execution of incorporations, continuations, and amalgamations.</li><li>Financial & Tax Planning Support: Manage the procedural aspects of corporate rollovers, dividend declarations, and share structure planning.</li><li>File Specialization: Focus energy on active transactional files and strategic reorganizations rather than routine corporate record-keeping.</li></ul>2. Practice Operations<ul><li>High-Volume Execution: Navigate a fast-paced environment with a heavy file load while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy.</li><li>Project Ownership: Take full responsibility for the lifecycle of corporate transactions from initial drafting to final implementation.</li><li>Time Management: Operate effectively within a compressed work week, requiring high productivity and the ability to meet tight deadlines.</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z