About the Company

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

About the Role

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

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

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program
• 3-5 years 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