Real Estate Paralegal

Gestion Zagora; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

On-site Edmonton workplace environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gestion Zagora is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join our Edmonton team. The successful candidate will support the legal team with real estate documentation, transactions, and file management across Alberta properties.

You will prepare, review, and organize leases, title searches, and related documents, coordinate with lawyers and lenders, and help maintain accurate property files while adhering to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage legal documentation related to real estate matters.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and other transactions.
• Prepare and review leases, renewals, notices, agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Conduct legal and documentary research related to properties and transactions.
• Assist with title searches, registrations, and land-related documentation.
• Track deadlines, contractual obligations, renewals, and milestones.
• Coordinate with lawyers, notaries, brokers, lenders, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal and property files.
• Support corporate and property-related documentation.
• Contribute to improving internal legal and administrative processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Discretion

Judgment

Education

Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Gestion Zagora is a young and dynamic company specializing in real estate management. Operating for over 5 years, the company owns and manages a diverse portfolio of residential properties across Quebec and Ontario. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a Real Estate Paralegal to join our team in Edmonton.

Reporting to the legal team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the company's real estate operations. This position will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, organizing, and following up on a variety of legal and real estate documentation while working closely with internal teams and external legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage legal documentation related to real estate matters;
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and other transactions;
• Prepare and review leases, renewals, notices, agreements, and other real estate-related documents;
• Conduct legal and documentary research related to properties and transactions;
• Assist with title searches, registrations, and other land-related documentation;
• Prepare and organize documentation required for real estate transactions;
• Track important deadlines, contractual obligations, renewals, and transaction milestones;
• Coordinate with lawyers, notaries, brokers, lenders, financial institutions, and other external professionals;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal and property files;
• Assist with corporate and property-related documentation;
• Follow up on contracts, permits, registrations, and other documents associated with the company's properties;
• Support the legal team and management with various administrative and legal matters;
• Contribute to improving and standardizing internal legal and administrative processes;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related field;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably within real estate or property management;
• Knowledge of real estate law and documentation in Alberta;
• Previous experience with real estate transactions, leases, or property management is considered a strong asset;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team;
• Professionalism, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment.

What We Offer

• A dynamic work environment within a growing real estate company;
• The opportunity to work on a wide range of real estate and legal matters;
• A collaborative and professional team environment;
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development;
• A full-time, Monday to Friday, on-site position in Edmonton;
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Gestion Zagora is a growing real estate management company with a diverse portfolio of residential properties across multiple markets. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality property management while continuing to expand our portfolio and operations.

We are looking for motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professionals who want to grow with the company and play an active role in our continued success.