Real Estate Conveyancer

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Real Estate Conveyancer

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity with one of Edmonton’s most well-established law firms as a Real Estate Conveyancer and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have an opportunity and would love to hear from you.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers with a focus on Post-Title Foreclosure Sales.

Role Responsibilities:

• Communicate well and timely with clients and third party agents such as appraisers and realtors
• Draft and/or review of documents including:

- conveyance documents;
- vendor transactions documents;
- trust letters;
- statements of adjustments;
- closing documents;
- associated reports and accounts

• Prepare correspondence and reports
• Prepare transfers / affidavit of transferees
• Assist with document revisions as required
• Maintain and file documents and associated databases
• Handle and disburse funds
• Prepare closing documents and attend to the post-foreclosure sales, including the distribution of sale proceeds
• Communicate and report to clients’ mortgage insurers, including the preparation of claims to mortgage insurer
• Prepare legal account and final reporting to client
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Possess a Legal Assistant / Paralegal Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in residential real estate or foreclosures
• Experience preparing claims to mortgage insurers is a definite asset
• Excellent organizational skills and proactive management of tasks to successfully meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the rules of Court and Law Property Act as it relates to foreclosures is an asset
• Experience with electronic document management systems is considered an asset
• Act with discretion and good judgment in regard to confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
• Knowledge of FCT reporting program is an asset
• Worldox knowledge and PC Law are considered an asset
• Excellent organization and file management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads with high attention to detail
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Competent in written and spoken English

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location