Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate and Lending Paralegal to join our team. This role is located at our downtown Edmonton office with hours of work as Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week).

The successful candidate has proven ability to collaborate with lawyers in both Edmonton and Calgary on a variety of files with complex milestones while taking those files to the next level.  Must be a self-starter who is highly organized to efficiently meet deadlines and provide superior service to internal and external clients.

Key requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of relative experience in a commercial real estate and lending role (equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered)
  • Manage transactions including sales, purchases, refinances, and closings
  • Registrations and filings for Land Titles and Personal Property Registry (PPR)
  • Due Diligence Searches including title, survey, and financing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Preparation of accounts and time entry with solid knowledge of basic accounting principles

Other requirements

  • Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
  • Meet Firm and department expectations of billing practices and targets
  • Learns quickly and applies learning
  • Effectiveness and adaptability in a high-volume environment with changing priorities
  • Fluency in English – speaking, reading, and writing (additional languages are an asset)
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software (e.g. Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, Adobe or similar programs)

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

Compensation for this role aligns with the required experience. The competitive salary is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Extended health & dental
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Pension contribution matching
  • Paid time off in addition to annual vacation
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • “Dress for Your Day” dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)
  • Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid)

Our location in the Enbridge Centre provides access to an on-site gym, conference centre, and a variety of events and perks.

Who We Are

Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 135 years with a work environment that encourages and supports ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and outside education.

Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other and to the community at large.

Interested?

Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file, to hredmonton@parlee.com.

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

**Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.