Our Calgary 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.
- Builder work
- Additional duties as assigned by the team lead or lawyer
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.