Real Estate Paralegal - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

City of Calgary

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary.

City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, antiracism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for managing a significant number of real estate transaction files and will perform a variety of exacting tasks involving the exercise of independent and sound judgment

Primary duties include:

Draft and prepare real estate agreements.
Participate in the drafting of standard form agreements and develop efficient processes.
Prepare transaction related correspondence and other real estate documents, including closing reports to client business units.
Conduct due diligence including title searches, obtaining and reviewing encumbrances and instruments, corporate searches and personal property registry searches.
Request, receive and disperse closing funds and maintain appropriate accounting records.
Liaise with client business units to obtain instructions and necessary corporate approvals.
Circulate agreements and documentation for execution and registration for all matters relating to the acquisition, disposition, lease or license of City lands.
Receive and respond to inquiries from other law firms.
Receive and respond to inquiries from The City Solicitor and General Counsel or other City business units related to real estate matters.
Maintain file management systems and ensure files are current and track timelines for documents required to be prepared or served.

Qualifications

A completed 2 year certificate or diploma in legal studies with a minimum 1 year relevant legal experience; OR a completed 1 year certificate or diploma in legal studies with a minimum of 3 years relevant legal experience; OR a High School diploma or equivalency (for example: GED) plus job related course work in real estate law and a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience in real estate transactions is required.
Excellent word processing skills in a Windows environment are required.
Expropriation experience will be considered an asset.
Experience with SPIN II, ProLaw, Adobe and Microsoft Excel will be considered as assets.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, plus independent judgment and the ability to work with mínimal supervision are required.
The ability to handle a high volume workload, meet tight timelines and work well in a team environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Pre-employment Requirements