— Careers · Surrey, BC

A small firm doing serious work.

We are deliberately small, which means the person in the seat matters. If you want exposure to complex corporate and real estate files rather than a narrow slice of them, we are worth a conversation.

info@gsglawyers.ca

Send a cover letter and CV. Applications are treated in confidence.

— Current opening

Legal Assistant.

RoleLegal Assistant, corporate & real estate

TypeFull-time, in person

LocationSurrey, BC V3S 0B3

ExperienceMinimum one year as a Legal Assistant

GSG Law is a corporate, real estate and estates firm acting for high-net-worth individuals and successful businesses across British Columbia. As the practice grows we are looking for a Legal Assistant to work primarily on corporate and real estate matters.

The work is detailed and client-facing. You will sit close to the transactions rather than at the edge of them, in a firm small enough that good judgement is noticed.

— The role

What you would be doing.

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Assist with incorporations, annual maintenance, share transfers, and corporate reorganizations.

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Prepare and file corporate documents, including Name Requests, Notices of Articles, resolutions, transparency registers and annual reports.

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Support commercial transactions, including drafting and reviewing closing documents, conducting due diligence searches, and completing PPSA filings.

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Manage and maintain corporate records, minute books and entity databases.

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Assist lawyers and conveyancers with residential and commercial real estate transactions, including conveyancing documents, statements of adjustments, Land Title Office filings, trust conditions and closing packages.

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Coordinate real estate closings with clients, financial institutions, realtors and other law firms.

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Conduct title, corporate and other registry searches as required.

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Manage client onboarding and intake, including opening files, completing conflict checks, collecting identification and due diligence documentation, and maintaining client records.

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Act as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and providing updates on file progress.

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Draft correspondence, legal documents and reports, and assist with document management and organization.

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Schedule meetings, manage calendars, coordinate appointments, and provide general administrative support.

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Handle incoming calls, emails and client communications professionally and courteously.

— Qualifications

What we are looking for.

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Minimum one year of experience as a Legal Assistant, with experience in corporate law, real estate and conveyancing, or commercial transactions preferred.

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Strong knowledge of BC Corporate Registry filings, Land Title Office procedures and conveyancing processes.

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Experience assisting with residential and commercial real estate transactions from opening to closing.

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Familiarity with client intake procedures, conflict checks and file management systems.

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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management software; experience with Unity is an asset.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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A professional, client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

— What we offer

What you get in return.

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Full-time, in-person position at our Surrey office.

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Exposure to complex, high-value corporate and commercial files.

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A professional, respectful and collaborative firm culture.

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Opportunities for career growth and development.

Not the right role, but interested in the firm? We are always glad to hear from strong candidates. Send a CV to info@gsglawyers.ca and we will keep it on file.

— Apply

Send a cover letter and CV.

Applications are treated in confidence. Please tell us why this role, and this firm, rather than any firm.

info@gsglawyers.ca