Property Paralegal - Halifax, NS

Stewart McKelvey • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stewart McKelvey, we are seeking a Property Paralegal to join our Paralegal Services team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Firm’s Property Paralegal is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and delivering a broad range of real property paralegal services in support of the Property Department. This role involves conducting comprehensive title searches and related due diligence, including full real property searches and sub-searches under both the old system and Nova Scotia's Land Registration System, as well as lien, judgment, probate, condominium, expropriation, Crown Lands, and other off-title searches. The successful candidate will prepare and submit documents for registration through the Nova Scotia Land Registration Online system and the Registry of Deeds, including deeds, mortgages, discharges, and related instruments. Additional responsibilities include reviewing title searches; preparing and drafting Property Disclosure Certification Applications and Applications for Registration; responding to title requisitions; organizing and managing commercial and residential property files; preparing correspondence and legal documentation; analyzing search results and preparing summary reports; maintaining title abstract databases; and ensuring files are accurately documented from opening through closing. The Property Paralegal will also assist with post-closing matters, client reporting, and Mortgage Protocol compliance, while liaising with clients, lenders, law firms, government offices, tax authorities, title insurance providers, and surveyors.

Requirements

• Recognized post-secondary credential in Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or an equivalent discipline.
• At least five (5) years of progressive paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating, and delivering a broad range of real property paralegal services in support of the Property Department.
• Conducting comprehensive title searches and related due diligence, including full real property searches and sub-searches under both the old system and Nova Scotia's Land Registration System, as well as lien, judgment, probate, condominium, expropriation, Crown Lands, and other off-title searches.
• Preparing and submitting documents for registration through the Nova Scotia Land Registration Online system and the Registry of Deeds, including deeds, mortgages, discharges, and related instruments.
• Reviewing title searches.
• Preparing and drafting Property Disclosure Certification Applications and Applications for Registration.
• Responding to title requisitions.
• Organizing and managing commercial and residential property files.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Analyzing search results and preparing summary reports.
• Maintaining title abstract databases.
• Ensuring files are accurately documented from opening through closing.
• Assisting with post-closing matters, client reporting, and Mortgage Protocol compliance.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, law firms, government offices, tax authorities, title insurance providers, and surveyors.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and “flex days”
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• A top rate flexible health and dental plan
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A “Dress for your Day” policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree