Property Paralegal - Jobs in Charlottetown, PE

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Come work with us!We are not your average law firm.At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.Our goal is not to replicate what we have, but to continue to invest in new talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness and we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. A few things we offer:

• A generous vacation allowance, as well as two “flex days” per year
• Top rate flexible health and dental plan effective your first day of employment
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A “Dress for your Day” policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
• Salary Range: $47,000 to $80,000A number of factors are considered when determining a starting salary for our new team members, including length and depth of relevant work experience, skillset, and education & training. Our salary ranges are reviewed on an annual basis.

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, you might be a great fit for our team!We are currently seeking a Property Paralegal to join our team based in our Charlottetown, PE office.Type of Position: Full-Time, PermanentClose Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022The Opportunity:An integral member of our property team, the Firm’s Property Paralegals are responsible for providing a broad range of real property paralegal support to the Business Department.In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and organizing real property files, including file management activities, preparing correspondence and documents, as well as reviewing title searches as appropriate, assisting with drafting or responding to title requisitions where required, and maintaining a database of title abstracts.The successful candidate will also be responsible for administering funds on closing, requisitioning cheques, reconciling trust account funds, and communicating with key stakeholders such as clients, agencies, lenders, other law firms, tax authorities, government offices, insurance companies, and surveyors.Additional responsibilities may include assisting with post-closing documents, following up on undertakings, arranging registration documents with the appropriate registry office, documenting and entering time records on files, and other duties as assigned.If you are a paralegal or legal administrative professional, with strong computer skills and excellent organizational and communications abilities, we want to hear from you! Experience with real property transactions would be considered an asset.Our Focus on Inclusion:We believe that diversity and inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but contributes to a better workplace for our staff through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorships and support.Stewart McKelvey is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process, such as an interview or testing, and who require accommodation should discuss their needs with the Recruiter.Interested Candidates:Please Note: We require that all members of the Stewart McKelvey team and visitors to our offices be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Click here to learn more.For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All candidates who are interviewed will be requested to complete a Predictive Index. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.Stewart McKelvey is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process, such as an interview or testing, and who require accommodation should discuss their needs with the Recruiter.No agencies please.Quick Apply

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