Administrative + Legal Support

Field Law accepts unsolicited résumés for support staff positions that become available from time to time. Interested applicants may submit their covering letter and résumé via email, in confidence to careers@fieldlaw.com. We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those with relevant and pertinent experience will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are welcomed and preferred to apply directly.

Current Openings

  • Paralegal, Estate Litigation - Calgary or Edmonton

    • Our office is looking for a full-time paralegal in our Estate Litigation department. This role works with a variety of our firm’s team members and will be responsible for substantive file responsibilities within our estate and litigation practice. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, proactive, self-sufficient, has high attention to detail, and holds top tier organizational skills.

      We place great value in a candidate’s ability to recognize the importance of teamwork and participate in facilitating a culture of Integrity, Professional Excellence and Collegiality.  

      Duties + Responsibilities

      • Draft Court Applications; Supporting Affidavits; Briefs; Notices; AGTA forms for lawyers’ final review
      • Compile Affidavits with exhibits
      • Attending to Affidavit signings and filings
      • Booking and diarizing Court dates, filing deadlines and return dates
      • Obtaining file details from client
      • Arranging to obtain medical records; medical reports; police reports and other third-party records required for litigation purposes
      • Summarizing relevant documents and preparing chronologies for Court proceedings
      • Preparing cost submissions and bills of costs
      • Reporting to clients on progress updates during course of litigation
      • Client contact for file status and concerns

      Qualifications + Skills

      • 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, preferably working in the wills + estates/litigation law practice area; General litigation experience an asset
      • Recognized 2-year Paralegal Diploma
      • Excellent ability to prioritize and understand urgency of tasks
      • Advanced computer skills
      • Strong analytical and accuracy skills and problem solving with minimal supervision

      Working Conditions

      • Hybrid work environment
      • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

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

       

  • Paralegal, Real Estate Services - Calgary

    • 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 where 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 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 and Private Lender transactions
      • 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 deadline

      Working Conditions

      • Normal weekday in- 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. 

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