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Join Our Team as a Property Paralegal!
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field? Taylor MacLellan Cochrane is excited to announce an opening for a Property Paralegal in our Kentville, NS office. This is a permanent position that offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive legal firm.
About the Role
As a Property Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in our legal team by coordinating administrative services and preparing essential legal documents. Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting contracts, promissory notes, wills, mortgages, and other legal documents
- Maintaining filing systems and performing clerical duties
- Preparing court reports, affidavits, and real estate transactions
- Drafting legal correspondence
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:
- Education: Completion of a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 1 to 2 years, or equivalent experience
- Experience: 2 to less than 3 years in a similar role
- Certificates: In-house training from a law firm or completion of a law clerk program
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in legal software applications and MS Office Suite (including MS Outlook, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, and WordPerfect)
- Security: Successful completion of a criminal record check
Work Environment
Our office is located in a rural area, providing a peaceful and focused work setting. The environment is non-smoking and air-conditioned, ensuring comfort as you work. You will be part of a fast-paced team that thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Personal Suitability
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Accurate and detail-oriented
- Excellent in both oral and written communication
- Flexible, organized, and dependable
- Proactive and reliable team players
Benefits
At Taylor MacLellan Cochrane, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits, paramedical services coverage, and disability benefits
- Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Other Perks: Free parking, employer-paid learning/training, and a wellness program
Salary
The annual salary for this position ranges from $40,000 to $45,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Join Us!
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dedicated team at Taylor MacLellan Cochrane, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming a new Property Paralegal who shares our commitment to excellence and client service.
Screening Questions
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked the following screening questions:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
We can’t wait to see how you can contribute to our team!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.