Job Description

Job Title: Associate Lawyer, Real Estate
Location: Cochrane, Alberta
Travel Required: Occasionally
Salary/Benefits: Discussed in interview
Position Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: February 1, 2023
Posting Expires: February 21, 2023 Job description
An established law firm with offices in Bragg Creek and Cochrane seeks a real estate lawyer to join our team. We are a full-service law firm with a busy real estate section that focuses primarily on residential transactions but we also act in commercial transactions. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a client-oriented approach, be willing to market themselves and seek out business, be fully fluent in English, and be licensed by the Law Society of Alberta. Your main office location will be in Cochrane in our heritage home. We value healthy work-life balance and client satisfaction. We are looking for a candidate who is willing to grow with us; compensation will be discussed at interview and can be based on a salary/bonus or commission. Role and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and assistance to real estate clients of our business. This includes but is not limited to the buying, selling, and refinancing.
• Collaborating on real estate files with on-site and remote team members.
• Providing customer service to long-term clients.
• Establishing strategic relationships within the industry.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements and documents.
• Display excellent decision-making with fantastic research and communication skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 1-3 years post bar call.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society Alberta.
• Committed to ongoing learning.
• Possess an understanding of legal concepts relevant to the practice of real estate law.
• Strong communication skills and highly collaborative.
• Experience with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and providing advice on residential real estate documents and various forms of commercial agreements.
• Excellent people skills.
• Natural Leader who is detail-oriented and displays strong judgment, attention to detail and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Mac Computers, Webex, and experience with CosmoLex practice management software
• Knowledge of Alberta Land Titles registration processes
• Ability to interpret various documents specific to Alberta Land Titles

Applications Accepted By: Email
Applicants viewing this job posting on Indeed.ca and other external platforms are asked to submit their cover letter and resume via email. Only applications received via email will be considered for review. LMIA/Sponsorship:
Not Available. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN.
Maverick Law is not able to consider applicants seeking a work permit or immigration sponsorship programs. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $39,708.00-$138,056.41 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate of Standing (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cochrane, AB