Job Description

Charlottetown, PE



Legal and Justice

Experienced

Full-time

$50,000 - $70,000 / year



Are you passionate about real estate and driven to help clients achieve their property goals? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities?



Our Real Property team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Residential/Commercial Property Paralegal to join our Charlottetown office in a full-time permanent role. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in supporting our real property lawyers and ensuring every client's experience exceeds expectations.



As a Residential/Commercial Property Paralegal, you will be responsible for the following:



Assisting in all aspects of real estate transactions including residential, commercial, condominium, new construction, financings and subdivision property files.

Reviewing and drafting closing documents, including resolutions, officers' certificates, and security documents for financings.

Preparing closing books, drafting reporting letters and opinions and final reports.

Drafting various conveyance documents, including those required for corporate clients.

Preparing final reports and other associated closing documents.

Preparing various documents; including, transfers, HST certificates, adjustments, and statutory declarations, for both commercial and residential real estate transactions.

Conducting all accounting-related processes for all property transactions, including liaising with financial institutions to obtain mortgage releases and deposit closing funds.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

The ideal candidate will have a Legal Administration/Paralegal diploma or other related education.

Three to five (3-5) years' experience assisting with residential and or/commercial property matters.

Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, legal billing systems, and property software.

Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and be flexible to changing priorities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a special focus on providing exceptional client service.

A positive and collaborative team player with the highest personal integrity and professionalism, always assisting others to ensure the overall team goals are achieved.

Our team members have access to:

Defined-benefit pension plan.

Firm-paid health and dental benefits.

Health spending account.

Personal (wellness) spending account.

Commuting allowance.

Time for you:

Including paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,

Participating in a variety of teams including our Corporate Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and so many more.



McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our on-line application process.



As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at alana.burgess@mcinnescooper.com or 902.455.8260.



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Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible Highly detail-oriented Thrive in deadline-driven Environments Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment Team-oriented Positive Team Player Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Committed to Professionalism Client-focused Technology Champion

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper



About MC



McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation.



A certified Great Place to Work(TM), McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney.



Our People



At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.



Diversity & Inclusion



We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.



Collective Social Responsibility



We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.



Pro Bono Legal Services



Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.



Environmental Stewardship



Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.