Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Full time

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at


The Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, a leading, innovative, and client-focused law firm in Canada, is seeking a Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate to join our team.

Purpose of the Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Commercial Real Estate team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

The key responsibilities of this role are:

- Administering title search requests, off-title searching, requisitions and reports
- Execution and municipal searches, corporate and Personal Property Act searches
- Preparation of documentation relating to purchase, sale, leasing and financing transactions
- Coordinate and assist closings
- Liaise with clients, counsel, financial institutions, title insurance companies, land registry offices
- Anticipate potential problem issues and bring to the attention of supervising lawyer
- Draft simple legal opinions and title opinions
- Attend closing of transactions and electronic registration of title documents
- Assist in transactions relating to zoning matters and land development
- Prepare and assemble closing books
- Attend to maintaining files and records in accordance with Firm procedures

Key Competencies

What you will bring to this role:

- Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Real Estate Paralegal.
- A graduate of a recognized paralegal certificate or degree program or equivalent.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Windows-based computer systems including DocuSign, Closing Folders, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
- Be well organized with strong analytical skills and able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence

What does BLG have to offer you?
- A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
- Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
- Access to our market leading mentoring program
- A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
- Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
- A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs

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