Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to attorneys, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents, particularly within the property practice area.
• Manage file opening and closing procedures, including conducting conflict checks and assisting with compliance and client due diligence.
• Coordinate property transactions by preparing contracts, completion statements, and other relevant documentation for review.
• Communicate directly with clients, financial institutions, government bodies, and other external parties.
• Assist in related legal matters such as Probate, Immigration, and Corporate law when required.
• Maintain and update legal files, databases, and case management systems.
• Liaise with internal teams including Finance and Compliance to support billing and regulatory processes.
• Proactively manage deadlines, ensuring all documentation and client matters progress efficiently.
• Support business development initiatives through professional client service and relationship management.
• Participate in ongoing legal training and professional development as required.

Requirements

• Must currently be working as a paralegal or legal secretary performing paralegal-level duties such as document drafting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ legal experience, ideally with a strong background in property law.
• Proven ability to draft legal documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and legal practice software.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Formal paralegal qualifications are an asset but not essential if experience is demonstrated.