Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

Our Client, a top-tier Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join their practice. You’ll work on high-profile transactions, collaborating with a team that values precision, efficiency, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will not only match these values, but have a minimum of five years’ relevant legal experience. The firm offers a vibrant and inclusive culture, competitive salary, and the chance to grow within a well-respected legal community. If you’re passionate about real estate law and looking for a role that challenges and inspires you, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now!

Salary: Up to $100K

Key Responsibilities

1. Carriage of commercial real estate files from beginning to end
2. Preparation of all related documents for purchase and sale transactions, mortgage transactions, routine loan transactions and refinancing (on behalf of borrowers from both private and institutional lenders)
3. Standard document production in relation to larger property acquisitions, dispositions and financings
4. Review title searches and prepare title memorandum, prepare off-title search letters, oversee off-title searches and draft requisition letters and responses
5. Deal directly with clients, financial institutions, municipalities, land registry offices and title insurance companies
6. Review and negotiate title insurance policies
7. Prepare record books promptly following completion of files

Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Real Estate Paralegal/Law Clerk
2. Strong knowledge of the real estate transaction process for commercial matters
3. Successful completion of a related post-secondary education program in a legal assistant or law clerk program
4. Membership in good standing with the BCPA
5. Proficiency with myLTSA is required
6. Flexibility to work overtime when needed
7. Strong knowledge of title matters
8. Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
9. Strong verbal and written communication
10. Ability to problem solve
11. Good judgement and decision making
12. Strong interpersonal skills

To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com