Junior Paralegal

Akash Homes is a homebuilder in Alberta focusing on starter and move-up homes. At Akash, we embrace the concept of delivering high quality and value for our customers, while providing it at an attainable price.

**Job Overview**:
The Junior Paralegal at Akash Homes will be a crucial member of our legal team, providing essential support in our homebuilding operations. This role requires a detail oriented individual with a commitment to excellence and an understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

**Responsibilities**:

- You would be responsible to open files, process the transactions, close the files, and prepare any bank and client reports necessary.
- Arrange meetings, appointments, and events for executive management, ensuring no scheduling conflicts.
- Create, edit, and organize essential documents and contracts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Organize and prepare materials for meetings, including taking minutes and ensuring follow-ups are executed.

**Qualifications/Skills Required**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in paralegal work or in a related legal field preferred
- An aptitude for effective communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Be comfortable with change and have the ability to adapt as needed
- Uphold a strong work ethic, good judgment and a positive demeanor
- Ability to work independently
- Hold the ability to follow established office procedures
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

**Compensation and Benefits**:

- We offer a competitive full-time salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why do you think you would be a good fit for the role and what attracts you about our Company to work with us?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- paralegal: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person