Real Estate Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Real Estate Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will work closely with a lawyer who practices in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with and coordinating various aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with the administration and completion of residential and commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions, from the opening of files through to closing and post-closing matters.
• Preparing, reviewing, proofreading, and processing real estate conveyancing documents, including transfers of land, mortgage documents, discharges, contracts, agreements, statutory declarations, applications, authorizations, and other related legal instruments.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience in residential and/or commercial real estate conveyancing within a private law firm setting in Saskatchewan.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with Saskatchewan real estate transactions, conveyancing procedures, and Land Titles Registry requirements.
• Familiarity with Information Services Corporation (ISC) electronic land registration processes and related real estate documentation.

What We Offer

We recognize the importance of attracting and retaining capable and experienced legal support professionals. Accordingly, we offer:

• A flexible part-time work arrangement, with scheduling options that may include evenings and weekends.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.