Job Description

About Beacon Law Centre

Beacon Law Centre is an award-winning boutique law firm, delivering quality services in the areas of real estate, business law, and wills and estates out of our 3 offices in Victoria, Sidney and Brentwood Bay. Established in 2000, our boutique law firm has continued to grow thanks to our people-first approach to staff and clients alike. What makes us unique is how we serve our community. We pride ourselves on being responsive, offering a team clients trust and taking the complexity out of legal issues, giving our clients peace of mind.

What We Offer

We offer a unique spin on what it means to work for a law firm. Empathy isn't just a buzzword here; it's a cornerstone of our practice. Beacon Law Centre is a collective of professionals who support each other and who are self-motivated by the desire to help others and bring out the best in each other. We don't just work hard, we work smart, and each member of the team is an expert in their field, and our combined expertise and proven process means we excel in delivering the best possible results. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The

Junior Conveyancer

supports the real estate team by assisting with all aspects of the conveyancing process, from file opening to completion, while delivering excellent client service throughout. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow firm precedents to prepare accurate documentation for straightforward files.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced legal professionals. The Junior Conveyancer will contribute to the smooth and efficient processing of real estate transactions by managing simple files under supervision, managing the real estate intake process, and performing essential support tasks such as bank runs and administrative duties.

Accountabilities

Manage all real estate intake tasks, including client communication, opening files, conducting conflict checks, gathering client information, and preparing initial documentation. Manage straightforward conveyancing files under supervision, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Assist with preparing, organizing, and drafting legal documents for the conveyancing process regarding property transactions, including transfers, contracts and agreements. Perform bank runs and document deliveries for the real estate team. Provide general administrative support to the real estate department, including scanning, electronic filing, and scheduling. Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a high level of client service. Coordinate and schedule client appointments, communicate with clients to gather information, and provide updates, ensuring deadlines are met. Learn and follow firm processes, maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Keep abreast of changes in property law and accompanying regulations to ensure all transactions are compliant. Provide other administrative support, as necessary.

Who You Are:

1-3 years professional experience in a Conveyancing role at a law firm. Demonstrated skills in data analysis, able to identify potential issues before they manifest. Strong client focus, the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, ensuring trust is built and retained. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.,) BC Online, LTSA, conveyancing software (e.g., BriefConvey, eConveyance) and law office accounting software (preferably Unity). Strong written and verbal English communication skills, able to communicate at all levels of an organization, internally and externally. Ability to determine appropriate precedents to apply to draft documents. The ability to always practice sound discretion and judgement, and to work independently. Legal Assistant or Paralegal certification or diploma considered an asset. Valid driver's license is required.
If you would like the opportunity to join an extraordinary group of lawyers and legal professionals, please email in confidence your resume and cover letter to Bianca Farella, Operations and Human Resources Manager at bianca@beaconlaw.ca.

We are committed to considering all qualified applicants to find the best fit for our team, but only those selected will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking Paid time off
Application question(s):

In one or two sentences, please share why you're choosing to apply to Beacon Law Centre.
Experience:

Conveyancing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person