Commercial Paralegal (Senior)

We have a dynamic team of staff who are highly motivated with strong team spirit to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Commercial Paralegal to join our Edmonton office.

Position Overview:

The Commercial Paralegal will work in a paralegal team responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate and financing transactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft and revise documents related to a variety of commercial transactions including commercial lending and purchase/sale of commercial properties
• Liaise with firm lawyers, paralegals, clients and external parties
• Conduct and report on due diligence searches associated with a variety of commercial transactions
• Manage portfolio of assigned files for a group of corporate commercial lawyers, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines on time and with accuracy
• Process funds received in accordance with firm procedure
• Independently draft routine correspondence and, where appropriate, communicate with clients

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is a strong team player while having the ability to work independently
• Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• Possesses good judgment with a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Is highly motivated, self-directed and able to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment

Key Qualifications and Education:

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program
• Experience working as a commercial real estate/financing paralegal
• Personal Property Registry certification (APPRES)
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as a document management system

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• commercial paralegal: 8 years (required)

Work Location: In person