Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

About Us

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Calgary office is currently seeking an energetic, team-oriented and experienced real estate paralegal. This individual will work alongside professionals within the Real Estate Group and report to the Senior Director of Paralegals and Law Clerks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinating due diligence searches, together with review, interpretation, and summarization of results, including charges and encumbrances registered against title.
• Managing, from beginning to end, commercial real estate transactions and real estate mortgage financings, including drafting of legal documentation, reports and filings related to all facets of the transaction.
• Preparing and registering title documentation and security in land title offices and other government registries.
• Drafting documentation related to commercial development projects, including easements and statutory rights of way.
• Liaising with internal and external parties and facilitation of closings, including coordination of financing payouts and status and final reporting.
• Effecting registration of all documents, and completion of status, and final reports related to financings, acquisitions, and dispositions of commercial properties.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• 6+ years experience working as a commercial real estate paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate and/or university degree from an accredited institution.
• Possess a broad foundation of legal concepts, experience, and applications relevant to the practice of real estate law.
• Knowledge of all aspects of real estate transactions including, land registration systems, title insurance, title and off-title searching.
• Fully proficient in using the Alberta Land Titles and Surveys Spatial Information System.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and prioritization skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Proactive, creative, and able to explore ways to improve efficiencies and meet the needs of clients, maintaining professionalism.

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment.

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purpose.