We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Real Estate group in our Regina Office.

This role is responsible for dealing with (i) commercial real estate transactions, from onset to completion, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, agreements, due diligence and title matters, reporting and accounting; and (ii) 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 and Revising Draft 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. Preparing and Assembling Review and analyze agreements of purchase and sale, credit facility and loan commitments, contracts, agreements, leases, opinions, municipal applications, requisitions on title and responses to requisitions;

Prioritize and monitor the various components of the transaction;

Conduct, document, review, analyze, verify, monitor, summarize and report on due diligence for transactions including title searching, corporate and ancillary searches and off-title enquiries;

Calculate, draft and analyze statement of adjustments and other financial documentation and data, and handle the receipt and disbursal of funds for transactions and all financial reporting requirements;

Complete 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 responsibility provided by solicitor. Liaising and Communicating Consults and collaborates with solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at onset and during the course of the transaction;

Negotiate, communicate and consult 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;

Collaborate with support staff and supervise assistant(s).

Research

Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statutes, and regulations applicable to area of practice.

What you'll bring: Paralegal Certificate, Diploma or Degree; potentially also an Undergraduate degree (preferred);

6-10 years’ experience or higher;

Wide-ranging real estate experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions with a minimum of supervision in a fast paced, high volume environment which requires excellent written and verbal communication as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills;

Solid title searching ability, good drafting and mathematical skills are also required;

Continuing education to keep abreast of changes;

Expert in word processing using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;

Expert in Saskatchewan Land Title system and procedures;

Proficient in legal related accounting program (Aderant preferred);

Ability to compile transactional report books.

📌 Paralegal, Commercial Real Estate (Regina)
🏢 Miller Thomson
📍 Regina