Conveyancer/Real Estate Paralegal - Intermediate

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP is seeking an intermediate real estate paralegal/conveyancer to join their downtown Vancouver team. The role handles a mix of residential and commercial real estate transactions, with duties including managing files, conducting due diligence, drafting documents, and coordinating closings.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in real estate conveyancing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as paralegal/conveyancer in real estate and related banking transactions
• Strong communication and client-relations skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with lawyers and staff in a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with e-conveyance, iManage and Adobe is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage own file load across residential and commercial real estate
• Coordinate searches and due diligence
• Liaise with solicitors, clients, purchasers, solicitors and financial institutions
• Review loan agreements and prepare security documents
• Attend to registration in registries and closing steps
• Prepare final closing documentation and conduct final title search
• Provide final reporting and due diligence

Skills

Real estate law

Conveyancing

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-conveyance

iManage

Adobe

Job description

Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP is a medium size downtown law firm. Established in 1994, our team of solicitors and litigators have an established record of creativity, sound judgment and professional expertise in a variety of practice areas. We pride ourselves on providing reliable and innovative legal services and excellent client service.We are committed to providing a well-balanced work life for our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as firm events and staff appreciation activities.

WHC is looking for an intermediate real estate paralegal/conveyancer to join our friendly and supportive team. Our growing real estate practice handles a variety of transactions, including both residential and commercial. As an experienced conveyancer/paralegal you will be responsible for managing your own file load, including a variety of legal and administrative tasks as well as be relied upon by junior staff to answer questions and share knowledge.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving and reviewing instructions from realtors and lenders
• Obtaining applicable searches and due diligence
• Being the liaison with solicitors for other parties, and drafting correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors and financial institutions
• Reviewing loan agreements, preparing security documents and drafting various legal documents and communications
• Attending to registration in appropriate registries
• Involvement in all aspects of a closing, including scheduling, expediting items to meet deadlines, coordinating receipt of closing documents and funds, reviewing/revising final closing documentation, conducting/verifying final title search requirements, and completing the registration documentation
• Final reporting and final due diligence

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience working as a paralegal/conveyancer in residential and commercial real estate, banking, financing and lending transactions, demonstrated knowledge of relevant procedures, statutes, rules and regulations
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and other stakeholders in a professional manner
• Ability to remain organized when managing multiple files, whilst paying attention to detail
• Ability to work well with both lawyers and staff in a team oriented environment
• Technological proficiency in Microsoft office suite (familiarity with e-conveyance, iManage and Adobe are an asset)

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those offered an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept in confidence.