Job Description

At Taylor McCaffrey LLP, we know that a successful firm relies on an excellent professional team - paralegals, legal assistants, marketers and communicators, human resources professionals and IT experts. Our legal professional support staff thrive in a respectful, collaborative and dynamic work environment. Taylor McCaffrey LLP encourages all staff to continue their professional development for personal and professional growth.

Who are we?

Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba's leading law firms. We are focused on providing our clients with exceptional service that meets their needs. We offer a positive and professional working environment that demonstrates care and support for our firm members. We also focus on training, and opportunities for mentorship and advancement. Our compensation and benefits program is comprehensive and includes Health, Dental, Disability coverage, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and EAP resources for you and your family and a Pension Plan.

Role Overview:

Taylor McCaffrey LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our firm's Real Estate team. This team collaborates closely with each other to support lawyers with real estate files.

This position requires thorough knowledge to perform substantive legal work involving all aspects of various residential conveyancing transactions including conducting searches, drafting closing documents and trust letters, dealing with opposing counsel, and attending to the closing of the transaction, which may involve condominiums, leased lands and standard residential properties. While each transaction has a responsible lawyer who oversees the work and is available to provide input, advice, and guidance, you would be expected to manage most of the work independently with minimal input from the lawyer. Must be proficient in doing e-registrations, using Word and able to quickly become proficient in using our conveyancing, accounting, and document management software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare all necessary documents to complete the real estate transaction including trust letters, land titles and financing documents. Request and process mortgage advances, stage payments and payouts such as mortgages, outstanding taxes, water accounts, commission, balances due with interest and net proceeds. Prepare transfer/caveats/mortgages for closings. Various real estate searches (tax, title), corporate searches, and Personal Property Registry searches. Order documents from Teranet (online) Prepare, register, and report on mortgages including Teranet smart forms Producing and finishing reporting letters. Invoice clients. Perform interest calculations and prepare statements of adjustments. Open and Close files. Administrative duties including filing and photocopying. Correspond with clients, lenders, condominium managers, law firms and other relevant parties. Oversee administrative support on the Real Estate team. Performing miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Must be customer-service driven. Be able to work independently and work effectively as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with individuals effectively and tactfully within the firm and with clients or other parties external to the firm. Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and implement projects in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.

Other:

Significant experience as a legal assistant in the real estate area and/or 10 years' experience as a paralegal. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with LDD Connect Post-secondary education in Legal Administration. Experience in the use of MS Office Applications. Knowledge of document management, accounting and real estate software.

Job Type:

Full time, 7 hours/day, 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday
Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to careers@tmlawyers.com


Taylor McCaffrey LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all firm members.

Reasonable accommodation is available during our assessment and selection processes.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.


Taylor McCaffrey LLP

2200- 201 Portage Avenue Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3

Phone: 204-949-1312

Website: www.tmlawyers.com

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