Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Our client is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver Kelowna Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC s Top Employers for 2023. Business in Vancouver also recognized them as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

• Review commercial contract of purchase and sale easements rights of way subdivisions and strata plan filings
  
• Prepare documents with respect to acquisitions and sales of various types of commercial properties financing and development of land
  
• Obtain and review due diligence searches and completing summaries
  
• Prepare closing agendas
  
• Prepare all documents necessary from start to completion on all commercial real estate transactions
  
• Attend to registration of documents and security in land title offices and other government registries
  
• Liaise with all internal and external parties involved with the transaction including preparation of correspondence
  
• Review and respond to correspondence
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Downtown law firm experience
  
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution
  
• Aptitude in Microsoft Office
  
• Solid understanding of BC land title registration requirements
  
• Ability to multitask meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
  
• Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
  
• Excellent organization and time management skills
  
• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional mature and courteous manner
  

• Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
  
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
  

In addition to a competitive salary range of $90000 $115000 we offer a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive Compensation
  
• Health Benefits: extended health dental vision out of country life ad&d
  
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a preapproved list including memberships and gym equipment
  
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks personal days sick time and a volunteer day every year
  
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge
  
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm RRSP TFSA yearend bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
  
• Fun Environment: annual year end party happy hours staff appreciation week and many other social events
  
• Awards: long term service (bonuses & extra vacation)