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Real Property Paralegal
2 months ago
Summary: Real Property Paralegal position available in the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works, responsible for providing technical and legal services for real estate transactions.
The Real Estate Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works is responsible for providing real estate services to government departments, boards, agencies, and commissions. This includes government-wide property leasing and management, real estate acquisition for major capital and infrastructure needs, the disposal of real estate, road and property investigations, and advisory services for real estate matters.
As the Real Property Paralegal, you will have a direct impact on real property transactions, providing technical and legal services to management, lawyers, and staff on real estate transactions such as the preparation of legal documents, research relative to property and commercial law, and coordination of property closings for the acquisition and disposal of real estate.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and drafting of legal documents to support the purchase and sale of real property, acquisition or release of partial interests/easements, licenses, leases, agreements.
- Completing property title investigations, property records research, and searches of legal documents.
- Managing and coordinating submissions to the land registry for the recording of land registration instruments, and coordinating with land registry around mapping requirements.
- Providing technical legal support to internal and external legal counsel, management, and staff.
- Providing file management for real property transactions files and ensuring proper property records retention and preservation of files for litigation matters.
- Management of real property databases.
This position requires the successful completion of a two-year paralegal technology course from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
You must be familiar with and/or have a working knowledge of:
- Property and commercial law.
- Applicable legislation including the Land Registration Act as well as relevant policies and procedures.
- Common Law.
- Land registration systems (both Registry of Deed and the Land Registration).
- Municipal, provincial, and federal jurisdictions and responsibilities pertaining to land.
You should have a good understanding of legal descriptions, geographic information systems, and records management as well as knowledge or an understanding of survey and right of way plans.
You must be a strong communicator, both oral and written, with strong attention to detail allowing you to conduct detailed research, prepare legal documentation, and manage files. You take initiative and you work well independently and in a team environment. You also utilize sound judgment and tact when dealing with a variety of stakeholders.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
On occasion, you will be required to undertake work for short periods offsite. You may have to lift or move records boxes weighing up to 45 pounds. Occasional travel to regional/field offices as required. A driver's license is an asset.
As travel is a component of this position, you must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel. In association with record and file management, you should have the ability to lift up to 30lbs (files, and file boxes, etc).
We offer career development opportunities, an engaging workplace, and countless career paths.
Pay Grade: TE 13 - TE 19
Salary Range: $1, $2,273.69 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
