Paralegal

MLT Aikins; Regina; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Group savings

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Inclusive culture

Job summary

MLT Aikins, Regina office, seeks an experienced paralegal to join the real estate team. This full-time role requires independent work to meet client and transactional deadlines, under the supervision of a lawyer.

The successful candidate will handle real estate transactions, searches, financing documents, and related corporate materials, contributing to a high-volume practice in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited legal program.
• Residential and commercial real estate experience is an asset but not mandatory.
• Attention to detail in drafting and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Prepare real estate transactional and conveyance documents (transfers, caveats, mortgage documents).
• Conduct and review public office searches and related due diligence.
• Draft due diligence summaries and filing documents for Registry Offices.
• Assist with financing documents and corporate/commercial agreements.
• Maintain client communications and support attorneys on closings.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Word

Excel

Oral and written communication

Education

Paralegal diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Reference ID: MLTA-REG-202610-080

Closing Date: Closes October 30, 2026 Location: Regina Position: Paralegal

About our Firm

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

Our Regina office is in search of an experienced paralegal to join our real estate team. This is a full-time position required to meet client and transactional deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently under the supervision of a lawyer.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing real estate transactional and conveyance documents, including transfers, caveats, purchase and sale agreements, mortgages, PPSNs, refinancing-related documents, liens, leases and all related documentation
• Conducting and reviewing public office searches, including Property Registry/Land Titles Offices, Municipal Tax, Personal Property Registry (PPR), Bankruptcy, Bank Act, Companies Office, Sherriff’s Office, Courts of King’s Bench, municipal work orders, zoning, workplace safety, environmental, employment and utilities
• Performing and compiling additional due diligence searches (e.g. directed at entity, premises, etc.)
• Drafting due diligence search result summary reports
• Submitting real estate transactional and conveyance documents, including easement and subdivision plans for filing at Property Registry Offices
• Drafting financing documents including Assignment of Rents, General Security Agreement, Officer’s Certificate, Authorizing Resolutions and supporting documents for commercial transactions
• Preparing a variety of corporate/commercial documents, including agreements associated with the purchase and sale and/or the financing of real property
• Preparing PPR registrations and drafting PPR reports to lenders
• Analyzing and drafting trust conditions for review by the supervising lawyer
• Maintaining and organizing schedules of closings
• Managing all incoming and outgoing funds, including calculating requisition of funds for closing, mortgage financing and other requirements
• Attending to file openings and reviewing conflict searches
• Preparing Statements of Account as necessary
• Maintaining client communications and, where necessary, acting as primary and independent contact with clients, brokers and other counsel
• Producing reports as necessary, including mortgage reports to lenders

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited legal program (equivalencies may be considered)
• Previous working experience in the areas of residential and commercial real estate, commercial financing and/or refinancing work would be an asset but not mandatory
• Attention to detail especially as it relates to document drafting and proofreading
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of computer skills and electronic platforms required to perform related tasks such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet client-driven and transactional deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We offer:

• A competitive salaryincluding individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Options for flexible work arrangements and vacation coverage
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal services to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.