Job description:
Mid to Senior Level Real Estate Legal Assistant
CGK Law Offices
Winnipeg, MB
At Chapman Goddard Kagan Law, we believe that professional success and personal well-being should go hand in hand, and we live this every day at our firm.
We’re looking for mid to senior level Real Estate Legal Assistant to join our team. One that has a background in Real Estate and will work with our 5 Lawyers and 10 Administrative professionals.
If you’re looking for a modern, balanced, and purpose-driven legal practice, this could be the right fit for you.
Why CGK Law?
Located in St James near Polo Park, we are a general practice law firm and have been a respected member of our community since 1923 and pride ourselves on having a reputation for providing effective, affordable and timely legal solutions for our clients. We have been around for 100 + years - we are a great place to work !
What You’ll Do
In this client-facing role, you’ll support one of our lawyers by ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for clients.
You’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:
- Handle administrative tasks with respect to opening and closing files and perform conflict searches.
- Support residential and corporate real estate files from beginning to end of transactions including residential sales, purchases, refinances and new home construction pertaining to Manitoba.
- Prepare interim and final reports.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, bankers, realtors and other parties integral to the completion of the transactions.
- Prepare letters to clients and exchange e-mails with clients.
- Open files, conduct title and tax searches, and assist with preparation of documents for purchase, sale and financing transactions in the real estate program Lawyer Done Deal, and to order and place title insurance.
- Prepare various Land Titles documents including Transfers, Mortgages, Caveats, Personal Property Security Notices, Discharges and Requests.
- Assist with completing registrations in applicable Land Titles Offices and Personal Property Registries.
- Scheduling internal and external meetings, phone calls, and Outlook calendar events.
- Preparing invoices, attending to trust account deposits and requisitions, managing holdback accounts all in an electronic accounting program.
- Monitor and respond to phone calls.
- Communicate professionally with all internal lawyers and staff, and external clients, referral sources and government offices.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Legal Assistant - Min 2 years in Real Estate Law
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable with technology and Microsoft Office (especially Word and Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Applicants are required to demonstrate integrity through a strong work ethic, personal accountability, professional image and ethical behavior.
Who You Are
- A driven Admin professional who values both ambition and work-life balance.
- A creative problem solver who brings fresh perspectives challenges.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- You bring a steady, reliable approach with a keen eye for detail. Your warm and approachable nature helps you build strong, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way.
What We Offer
- A flexible and supportive workplace that values your time
- An attractive compensation model designed to reward efficiency and excellence.
- A generous total compensation plan
- A collaborative team that values personality as much as professionalism.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a forward-thinking law firm.
Next Steps
If you thrive in a detail oriented legal environment - if you think this position may have potential for you – please send us your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please (briefly) outline the following 3 items (preferably numbered):
1) Relevant qualifications and work experience
2) A few words on why you feel you are a good match for this role
3) Your availability to start – and your expected remuneration
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in us.
We believe strongly in diversity. By applying you confirm that you are eligible to work in Canada.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Manitoba ?
- Which software and platforms are you familiar with ?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Real Estate : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
