Our Edmonton office is looking for a Paralegal to join our Real Estate team. This position will report directly to the Team Lead, Real Estate Services, this is a role you are responsible for all aspects of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-sufficient, has high attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

We place great value in a candidate’s ability to recognize the importance of team work to participate in facilitating a culture of collaboration.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database to prepare correspondence and legal documents in support of Real Estate transactions.
• Answer the telephone, schedule appointments and meetings, greet visitors and handle administrative and business details.
• Review Real Estate and Financing Contracts for pertinent information such as closing requirements and managing important dates.
• Review conflict searches and coordinate file openings.
• Perform due diligence searches such as PPSA, Land Titles, Bankruptcy, Court House and Corporation Registry with the ability to review the same and provide summary to responsible lawyers.
• Draft, prepare and organize documents required to complete residential and commercial sale and purchase transactions and financing transactions.
• Comprehensive review of lender instructions to determine funding requirements and the ability to draft security documents.
• Handle all Land Titles Office, and Personal Property Registry registrations and filings.
• Maintain efficient file system and have strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with clients, lenders, counsel and realtors independently.
• Handle trust fund deposits in accordance with our firm’s trust policy, cheque requests, time entry and billing.

Qualifications + Skills

• 5-10 years of real estate experience, preferably in a paralegal role. 
• Recognized 2-year Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma. 
• Eager to grow and learn. 
• Pro-active and self-sufficient. 
• Positive attitude. 
• Team oriented. 
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.  
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Normal weekday office hours (35).
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualified applicants can submit their resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com.