Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
About The Position
Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. The firm has been recognized as the largest law firm in Vancouver by Lexpert. Our lawyers have received national and international recognition in numerous legal directories and publications. Our clients are leaders in the jurisdictions where we are located and around the world. Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Real Estate Group in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work within our growing Real Estate department. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm and hybrid work opportunities are available.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of downtown law firm experience
- Paralegal certification from an accredited institution
- Aptitude in Microsoft Office
- Solid understanding of BC land title registration requirements
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
- Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner
- Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Responsibilities
- Review commercial contract of purchase and sale, easements, rights of way, subdivisions and strata plan filings
- Prepare documents with respect to acquisitions and sales of various types of commercial properties, financing and development of land
- Obtain and review due diligence searches and completing summaries
- Prepare closing agendas
- Prepare all documents necessary, from start to completion on all commercial real estate transactions
- Attend to registration of documents and security in land title offices and other government registries
- Liaise with all internal and external parties involved with the transaction, including preparation of correspondence
- Review and respond to correspondence
Benefits
- extended health
- dental
- vision
- out of country
- life
- ad&d
- reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
- Access to the fitness centre in our office building
- Paid Parental Leave top up
- educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field
- vacation time starts at 3 weeks
- personal days
- sick time
- a volunteer day every year
- defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm
- RRSP
- TFSA
- year-end bonuses
- an employee referral bonus program
- annual year end party
- happy hours
- staff appreciation week and many other social events
- long-term service and bonus vacation awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
