Real Estate Paralegal
7 months ago
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for managing a significant number of real estate transaction files and will perform a variety of exacting tasks involving the exercise of independent and sound judgment. Primary duties include:
- Draft and prepare real estate agreements.
- Participate in the drafting of standard form agreements and develop efficient processes.
- Prepare transaction related correspondence and other real estate documents, including closing reports to client business units.
- Conduct due diligence including title searches, obtaining and reviewing encumbrances and instruments, corporate searches and personal property registry searches.
- Request, receive and disperse closing funds and maintain appropriate accounting records.
- Liaise with client business units to obtain instructions and necessary corporate approvals.
- Circulate agreements and documentation for execution and registration for all matters relating to the acquisition, disposition, lease or license of City lands.
- Receive and respond to inquiries from other law firms.
- Receive and respond to inquiries from The City Solicitor and General Counsel or other City business units related to real estate matters.
- Maintain file management systems and ensure files are current and track timelines for documents required to be prepared or served.
**Qualifications**
- A completed 2 year certificate or diploma in legal studies with a minimum 1 year relevant legal experience; OR a completed 1 year certificate or diploma in legal studies with a minimum of 3 years relevant legal experience; OR a High School diploma or equivalency (for example: GED) plus job related course work in real estate law and a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in real estate transactions is required.
- Excellent word processing skills in a Windows environment are required.
- Expropriation experience will be considered an asset.
- Experience with SPIN II, ProLaw, Adobe and Microsoft Excel will be considered as assets.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, plus independent judgment and the ability to work with mínimal supervision are required.
- The ability to handle a high volume workload, meet tight timelines and work well in a team environment.
- Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Law
- Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
- Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $37.79 - 50.55 per hour
- Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 309158
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