Sydney Property Paralegal

McInnes Cooper; Sydney; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Property Paralegal to join their dynamic Real Property team in Sydney. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to support real estate lawyers and ensure exceptional client service. You will be involved in all aspects of real estate transactions, from drafting documents to conducting accounting processes. The collaborative and inclusive environment fosters professional growth, making it an ideal place for those who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join a team that values integrity, professionalism, and community engagement, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal (wellness) spending account

Paid vacation

Personal and sick days

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in residential property matters.
• Legal Administration/Paralegal diploma or related education required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of real estate transactions and drafting documents.
• Conduct accounting processes for property transactions.

Skills

Legal Administration/Paralegal diploma

3-5 years experience in residential property matters

Exceptional technology skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Legal Administration/Paralegal diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal billing systems

Property software (Unity)

Job description

Do you enjoy the world of real estate, working with clients and supporting their dreams? Do you excel at working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities?

Our Real Property team is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal to join our Sydney office for a full-time permanent position. As part of the Real Property team, you will support the real property lawyers, ensuring the needs of our clients are exceeded with every interaction.

As a Residential Property Paralegal, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Assisting in all aspects of real estate transactions including residential, condominium, new construction, financings and subdivision property files;
2. Reviewing and drafting closing documents;
3. Drafting reporting letters and final reports;
4. Drafting various conveyance documents;
5. Preparing final reports and other associated closing documents;
6. Preparing various documents, including transfers, HST certificates, adjustments, and statutory declarations;
7. Conducting all accounting-related processes for all property transactions, including liaising with financial institutions to obtain mortgage releases and deposit closing funds.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

1. The ideal candidate will have a Legal Administration/Paralegal diploma or other related education;
2. Minimum of three to five (3-5) years experience assisting with residential property matters;
3. Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, legal billing systems, and property software, Unity;
4. Experience with migrations;
5. Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and be flexible to changing priorities;
6. Excellent communication skills, with a special focus on providing exceptional client service;
7. A positive and collaborative team player with the highest personal integrity and professionalism, always assisting others to achieve the overall team goals.

Our team members have access to:

1. Defined-benefit pension plan;
2. Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
3. Health spending account;
4. Personal (wellness) spending account;
5. Time for you: including paid vacation, personal and sick days;
6. Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team;
7. Participating in a variety of teams including our Corporate Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and so many more.

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [e-mail] or 902.455.8260.