Career Opportunities

Paralegal, Real Estate

Calgary
Permanent Full-Time

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Paralegal, Real Estate to join the Calgary office. 

Reporting to the Director, Administration, the Paralegal, Real Estate will provide high-level administrative support to lawyers in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. This role requires a strong understanding of real estate law, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with firm and legal standards and contributing to the success of client service delivery.

  • Responsibilities

    Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Preparing and drafting real estate documents
    • Conducting and reviewing title searches, off-title searches and due diligence
    • Coordinating with clients, real estate brokers, financial institutions, government offices and opposing counsel
    • Assisting with preparing and managing closing documentation, statements of adjustments and registration of documents
    • Coordinating and attending to closing, including through electronic registration systems
    • Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic files
    • Monitoring critical dates, deadlines and follow-up requirements
    • Providing general administrative support to the legal team
    • Acting as a point of contact for clients, handling routine inquiries and correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality
    • Working closely with lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and staff to support matter management and firm-wide initiatives
    • Handling sensitive client and firm information with discretion, adhering to ethical and privacy obligations
    • Demonstrating initiative in expanding legal knowledge and staying updated on procedural changes
    • Acting as a mentor to junior legal assistants, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen team and firm effectiveness
    • Identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation and escalating concerns appropriately to lawyers
  • Education & Experience
    • Five to eight years of professional experience as a Paralegal/Law Clerk or legal assistant in a large top-tier law firm or professional services environment preferred
    • Paralegal, Law clerk or legal assistant diploma/certificate from a recognized institution
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Strong knowledge of legal terminology specific to real estate, Land Titles documents and procedures, SPIN2, Alberta Registries for Land Online and filing requirements 
    • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy 
    • Proficiency with legal software, document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement in managing deadlines under pressure
    • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and strong client service orientation
    • Practical problem-solving skills for navigating unexpected challenges with client requests or administrative workflows

    • About Blakes

    At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

    Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

    The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please submit your application and include your cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal.

    Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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