Real Estate Paralegal

at  Khemka Law

About Our Firm:
Khemka Law is a boutique law firm in NW Calgary with a primary focus in practicing residential real estate law. We are detail oriented, client-centric, and supportive. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services at an affordable price to all of our clients to ensure the highest degree of client satisfaction and overall experience.
Our Work Environment:

We have created a work environment centred around:

• Recognition and appreciation for hard work;
• A supportive culture;
• Transparent communication;
• Honesty;
• Experience;
• Education/continuing professional development;
• Opportunity;
• Flexibility; and
• A good work-life balance.

What We Are Looking For:
Khemka Law is looking for a full-time experienced residential real estate paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of prior work experience within the profession.
The successful candidate must have experience in working in busy environments, which includes a mix of isolated work and working alongside other people. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to exercise confidentiality, effectively communicate, and display a high level of accuracy and pride in their work.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have a wide-range of responsibilities at our firm.

General Responsibilities:

• Further the lawyer’s effectiveness by properly and effectively managing files, drafting documents, investigating/researching matters, and communicating with interested parties (i.e clients , lenders, opposing counsel, etc.);
• Provide general administrative assistance such as maintaining the lawyer’s calendar, managing emails, managing closings, and maintaining client records and files;
• Further the accounting department’s effectiveness by facilitating basic bookkeeping (fund receipts/withdrawals), manage lawyer’s accounts, prepare client bills for review and finalization, and resolve outstanding accounting matters in cooperation with the supervising lawyer; and
• Work closely with the supervising lawyer and other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in using document preparation software such as Lawyer Done Deal and other platforms to prepare real estate files (ex: Spin2, municipal tax databases, etc.);
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; and
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized educational institution is an asset.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately preparing residential real estate conveyancing and lender documents in accordance with conveyancing instructions and lender Instructions for purchase, sale and refinance transactions;
• Addressing concerning matters on files clearly to the supervising attorney in a clear and effective manner and following instructions;
• Properly close real estate transactions via Protocol, Title Insurance, or Conventional methods for resale transactions, new home purchases and new condominium purchases; and
• Reporting to clients, lenders, and law firms in a timely manner.

General Responsibilities:

• Further the lawyer’s effectiveness by properly and effectively managing files, drafting documents, investigating/researching matters, and communicating with interested parties (i.e clients , lenders, opposing counsel, etc.);
• Provide general administrative assistance such as maintaining the lawyer’s calendar, managing emails, managing closings, and maintaining client records and files;
• Further the accounting department’s effectiveness by facilitating basic bookkeeping (fund receipts/withdrawals), manage lawyer’s accounts, prepare client bills for review and finalization, and resolve outstanding accounting matters in cooperation with the supervising lawyer; and
• Work closely with the supervising lawyer and other team members