Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate

Miller Thomson LLP; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national business law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join their Real Estate group in Saskatchewan. The role involves managing commercial real estate transactions and land development processes from start to finish. Ideal candidates will have a Paralegal Certificate and relevant real estate experience, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience in real estate handling complex commercial transactions.
• Experience in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Continuing education to keep abreast of changes.

Responsibilities

• Draft documentation and correspondence.
• Review and analyze agreements and contracts.
• Consult and collaborate with solicitors and clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Solid title searching ability

Education

Paralegal Certificate, Diploma or Degree

Undergraduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Coveyancer

Aderant (preferred)

Job description

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Real Estate group in one of our Saskatchewan offices (Regina or Saskatoon)!

This role is responsible for dealing with (i) commercial real estate transactions, from onset to completion, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, agreements, due diligence and title matters, reporting and accounting; and (ii) land development, from onset to completion, including acquisition of land, subdivision formations, condominium creation and project sales, financing, and due diligence and title matters, including reporting and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and Revising

• Draft documentation and correspondence;
• Compiling information and drafting written report(s), opinions and accounting to client, as well as monitoring and following up on undertakings and escrow conditions.
  
  

Preparing and Assembling

• Review and analyze agreements of purchase and sale, credit facility and loan commitments, contracts, agreements, leases, opinions, municipal applications, requisitions on title and responses to requisitions;
• Prioritize and monitor the various components of the transaction;
• Conduct, document, review, analyze, verify, monitor, summarize and report on due diligence for transactions including title searching, corporate and ancillary searches and off-title enquiries;
• Calculate, draft and analyze statement of adjustments and other financial documentation and data, and handle the receipt and disbursal of funds for transactions and all financial reporting requirements;
• Complete closings of transactions including scheduling closing, expediting matters where necessary to meet deadlines, co-ordinating the receipt of closing documentation and funds, reviewing, revising and finalizing closing documentation, conducting and analyzing title search requirements and completing registration of documentation, problem solving, liaising with client and solicitor in charge, and negotiating escrow arrangements and undertakings in accordance with delegated responsibility provided by solicitor.
  
  

Liaising and Communicating

• Consults and collaborates with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at onset and during the course of the transaction;
• Negotiate, communicate and consult with solicitors for the other sides of transactions as well as governmental professionals, in accordance with delegated responsibility provided by the solicitor in charge;
• Flagging and anticipating potential issues and communicating these issues to the attention of the solicitor in charge. Problem solving with respect to transactional matters, including title and title issues;
• Collaborate with support staff and supervise assistant(s).
  
  

Research

• Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to area of practice.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Paralegal Certificate, Diploma or Degree; potentially also an Undergraduate degree (preferred);
• 6-10 years’ experience or higher;
• Varied real estate experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions with a minimum of supervision in a fast paced, high volume environment which requires excellent written and verbal communication as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Solid title searching ability, good drafting and mathematical skills are also required;
• Continuing education to keep abreast of changes;
• Expert in word processing using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;
• Expert in Coveyancer, Spin 2 and CORES. Familiarly with HotDocs and Conveyancer;
• Expert in Saskatchewan Land Title system and procedures;
• Proficient in legal related accounting program (Aderant preferred);
• Ability to compile transactional report books.
  
  

What We Offer

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Flexible working options;
• Maternity Leave Top-up;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs.
  
  

Who We Are

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.