Location: North Vancouver, BC
Position Type: In-Office | Part-Time or Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Salary: Based on experience
Based in North Vancouver, Themis Law Corporation is a growing boutique law firm with a personalized, client-focused approach. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional workplace. Our firm embraces an all-hands-on-deck mentality, where teamwork, initiative, and accountability are valued.
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Conveyancer with a strong background in real estate law to join our in-office team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, confident working independently, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone looking to grow their legal career within a stable and supportive firm.
Job Overview
The Legal Assistant will support the legal team through a combination of real estate conveyancing, corporate support, legal drafting, research, and administrative responsibilities. This role is integral to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, efficient file management, and high-quality client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and manage commercial and residential real estate conveyancing files from opening to closing
- Assist with corporate matters, including incorporations, amalgamations, annual reports, resolutions, and record keeping
- Prepare and review purchase and sale contracts, deposits, retainers, invoices, and related documentation
- Prepare electronic filing applications
- Assist with real estate and land development documentation
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for active and closed files
- Perform accurate data entry to ensure up-to-date and complete case records
- Ensure all documentation complies with legal standards and firm policies
Administrative & Client Support
- Manage day-to-day office and administrative matters, including answering phones and emails
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
- Communicate professionally with clients, realtors, lenders, municipalities, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
- Assist with record keeping of deposits, preparing cheques, and completing bank runs
- Support project management by tracking deadlines and monitoring file progress
- Conduct interviews and gather information relevant to client files and ongoing matters
Education & Qualifications
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant, with a strong focus on real estate conveyancing / corporate
- Experience in corporate law is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proofreading, drafting, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism
- Confident, self-directed worker who thrives in a collaborative team environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal admin: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
