Our Edmonton office is looking for a* Commercial Real Estate Paralegal* to come join our team!
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal is dealing with: commercial real estate transactions, from onset to completion, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, agreements, due diligence and title matters, reporting and accounting; and land development, from onset to completion, including acquisition of land, subdivision formations, condominium creation and project sales, financing, and due diligence and title matters, including reporting and accounting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting documentation and correspondence.
• Compiling information and drafting written report(s), opinions and accounting to client, as well as monitoring and following up on undertakings and escrow conditions.
• Reviewing and analyzing agreements of purchase and sale, credit facility and loan commitments, contracts, agreements, leases, opinions, municipal applications, requisitions on title and responses to requisitions.
• Prioritizing and monitoring the various components of the transactions.
• Conducting, documenting, reviewing, analyzing, verifying, monitoring, summarizing and reporting on due diligence for transactions including title research, corporate and ancillary searches and off-title enquiries.
• Calculating, drafting and analyzing statement of adjustments and other financial documentation and data, and handling the receipt and disbursal of funds for transactions and all financial reporting requirements.
• Completing closings of transactions including scheduling closing, expediting matters where necessary to meet deadlines, coordinating the receipt of closing documentation and funds, reviewing, revising and finalizing closing documentation, conducting and analyzing title search requirements and completing registration of documentation, problem solving, liaising with client and solicitor in charge, and negotiating escrow arrangements and undertakings in accordance with delegated responsibilities provided by solicitor.
• Consulting and collaborating with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at onset and during the course of the transaction.
• Negotiating, communicating and consulting with solicitors for the other sides of transactions as well as governmental professionals, in accordance with delegated responsibility provided by the solicitor in charge.
• Flagging and anticipating potential issues and communicating these issues to the attention of the solicitor in charge.
• Problem solving with respect to transactional matters, including title and title issues.
• Collaborating with support staff and supervise assistant(s).
• Researching and interpreting legal and technical procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to area of practice.

What you'll bring:

• At least six to ten (6-10) years of experience as a Paralegal in Commercial Real Estate within a law firm environment.
• Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional communication skills with clients, lawyers and team members.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Proven ability to manage a large workload volume, competing priorities and demands.
• Sound ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong ability to problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

What we offer:
We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days.
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace.
• TFSA and Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family.
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis.
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn.
• Flexible working options.
• Special appreciation events / celebrations.
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are:
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.
Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

Location: Edmonton,Alberta,T5J4G8,Canada, Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Full-time

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