Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal/Assistant to join our Edmonton office. This role involves supporting our legal team with residential and commercial real estate transactions and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy and efficiency. Key responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and managing files related to both property and share transactions.

The successful candidate will have experience in a fast-paced real estate practice and demonstrate strong drafting skills. We're seeking someone who is organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and lawyers effectively. Strong communication, interpersonal, and attention to detail skills are essential. The ability to work independently, take direction from lawyers with minimal oversight, and contribute positively to a collaborative and fast-paced team environment is key.

Responsibilities:

Ability to work independently and complete a both residential and commercial files from receipt of instructions/contract to reporting; Detailed review all residential and commercial purchase contracts; Prepare all documentation required to complete both purchase, refinance and sale transactions; Preparation of Mortgage documents & request mortgage payout statements; Obtain land titles searches, registrations, tax searches, PPR, CORES and other due diligence searches when required; Communicate effectively with clients, realtors, lenders, other law firms and mortgage brokers; Submitting documents to land titles, Experience with Unity and Clio is strongly preferred Corporate and Estate Planning experience is preferred
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person