Intermediate Real Estate Paralegal / Conveyancer

Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Paralegal / Conveyancer to join its growing real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable professional who enjoys managing their own files while working as part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team.

The practice handles a broad range of residential and commercial real estate transactions, as well as banking, financing, and lending matters. The successful candidate will manage their own file load from instruction through closing and will also serve as a resource to more junior team members, providing guidance and sharing their knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of conveyancing, legal, and administrative duties, including:

• Receiving and reviewing instructions from realtors and lenders.
• Obtaining required searches and completing applicable due diligence.
• Liaising with solicitors acting for other parties.
• Preparing correspondence to clients, purchasers, solicitors, financial institutions, and other parties.
• Reviewing loan agreements and preparing related security documentation.
• Drafting legal documents and communications in connection with real estate and financing transactions.
• Attending to registrations in the appropriate registries.
• Managing all aspects of the closing process, including scheduling and coordinating closing requirements.
• Expediting outstanding items to ensure transaction deadlines are met.
• Coordinating the receipt of closing documents and funds.
• Reviewing and revising final closing documentation.
• Conducting and verifying final title search requirements.
• Preparing and completing registration documentation.
• Completing final reporting and post-closing due diligence.
• Providing guidance and assistance to junior staff as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal / Conveyancer, with experience in residential and commercial real estate, banking, financing, and lending transactions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable real estate procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple files and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with lawyers and staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with e-conveyance, iManage, and Adobe is considered an asset.

Compensation

Salary: $70,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer looking to join a growing real estate practice, manage a varied file load, and take on a senior role within a supportive team.

Please send resume to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.

While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.