Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP is a Canadian law firm with offices in Vancouver and Toronto. Our focus is on helping clients from construction and infrastructure, commercial litigation, insurance, real estate and business seize emerging opportunities and find solutions to complex legal problems. The structure of our firm allows us to be flexible enough to provide personal, creative and cost effective services to all of our clients, many of whom have been with us for decades. 

Singleton Reynolds is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our collegial, supportive and dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, legal professional that thrives on work that is both interesting and complex within a solicitor’s practice. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the commercial real estate practice group in all aspects of its busy practice including drafting, reviewing, and analyzing  contracts of purchase and sale, easements, rights of way, leases, subdivisions and strata plan filings, mortgages, loan and security documentation, disclosure statements and amendments thereto, conducting title/due diligence searches, and all other matters related to commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development and  financing.

THE ROLE

·         Support and provide lawyers with exceptional work and assistance.

·         Conduct due diligence searches, providing search results and reports for clients.

·         Conduct of and drafting of documents for commercial real estate transactions and commercial loans.

·         Conduct of and drafting of documents for new developments, subdivisions, airspace parcels and strata plans.

·         Preparation and registration of charges for land development and/or release of charges with the land title office.

·         Preparation and registration of charges for land development.

·         Correspond, communicate, and coordinate with clients, outside parties, and opposing parties to resolve Firm Real Estate needs.

·         Receive and disperse trust funds and conduct reporting.

·         Support the Real Estate legal team with a wide array of administrative tasks.

·         Completes time entries and billings.

·         Opening and organizing client files.

·         Performs other related duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

·         Certificate of completion from an approved paralegal certification or diploma program or relevant Paralegal experience.

·         Experience working as a legal administrative assistant.

·         Superior organizational/document management skills with a strong attention to detail.

·         Exceptional aptitude for software and systems.

·         Advanced knowledge of database management.

·         Computer knowledge including MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Case Management Software, and Time tracker software.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

·         High degree of accuracy in work product.

·         Strong time management skills. 

·         The ability to work both collaboratively and support colleagues and work independently.

·         A strong work ethic and initiative.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills.

·         Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

·         Sound business judgment including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

·         A strong orientation towards delivering a superior standard of service.

·         A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

KEY COMPENSATION

The Firm offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a matching RRSP Program, a fitness subsidy, wellness days, and an annual education/tuition allowance, along with the opportunity to attend various firm social events.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To pursue this employment opportunity, candidates are invited to submit their applications to our careers page: https://www.singleton.com/join-our-team/careers/.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted.

Singleton Reynolds is committed to developing, implementing, and maintaining best practices and strategies to enhance equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as a member of an underrepresented group (2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, etc.) We make this commitment at all stages of the employment life cycle, through recruitment, retention and advancement.