Commercial Real Estate Lending Paralegal
About The Position
This position will be responsible for providing paralegal support for the lawyers in the Vancouver office. Responsibilities will cover all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including loans for real estate transactions and development, commercial leasing matters, and will include the preparation and review of documents for such matters. Our ideal candidate will have a background in secured lending in addition to commercial real estate. This candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized, have superior computer proofreading and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimum supervision and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant and/or paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered)
- Minimum of five years of commercial lending experience; working with real estate transactions in a law firm setting would be an asset
- Experience with real estate development, including the creation of air space parcels and the preparation and filing of disclosure statements, is an asset
- Advanced Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimum supervision and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work with lawyers, paralegals and support staff in a professional, team-based setting
- Analytical and possess the ability to apply concepts
- Team player with willingness to collaborate with others on the team and mentor juniors
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients
Nice To Haves
- working with real estate transactions in a law firm setting
- Experience with real estate development, including the creation of air space parcels and the preparation and filing of disclosure statements
Responsibilities
- Preparing all documents with respect to various types of commercial lending and real estate transactions – mortgages, loan documents, trust letters, statement of adjustments, general correspondence, etc.
- Reviewing all types of real estate and commercial lending documents – refinancings, mortgages, purchase and sale agreements, etc.
- Performing all aspects of real estate and commercial lending files from open to close
- Handling all Land Title Office and Personal Property Registry registrations and filings
- Conducting, reviewing and summarizing standard due diligence searches
- Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
- Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
Benefits
- A competitive salary including 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
- Earned Days Off Program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- A positive and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
