Residential Real Estate Paralegal

Job summary

The paralegal will support lawyers with residential real estate transactions, including managing files from start to finish and preparing legal documentation. They are responsible for conducting searches, managing trust funds, and providing status updates to clients and stakeholders.

Job details

Aplin is partnering with our long-term client, a respected Edmonton law firm, to hire an experienced Residential Real Estate Paralegal. This is a senior-level opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience to join a collaborative real estate team. The successful candidate will support lawyers with residential real estate transactions, manage files from start to finish with minimal supervision, and provide exceptional service to clients, banks, and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Support lawyers with residential real estate transactions Conduct Land Titles, tax, and PPR searches Prepare and review purchase, mortgage, and other real estate documents Register and discharge Land Titles documents Manage trust funds related to transactions Draft correspondence and legal documents with minimal supervision Proofread documents for accuracy and formatting Provide file status updates to banks, clients, and stakeholders Manage multiple files while ensuring accuracy and strong client service What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience as a Residential Real Estate Paralegal Strong knowledge of Land Titles, tax, and PPR searches Experience preparing and reviewing purchase, mortgage, and real estate documents Proficiency in registering and discharging Land Titles documents Experience managing trust funds Ability to draft correspondence and legal documents with minimal supervision Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills Strong organizational and file management abilities Excellent communication and client service skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Compensation & Benefits Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum, commensurate with experience Work Week: 35 hours Vacation: 3 or 4 weeks with personal days Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage Retirement: Group RRSP and employer contribution program Why This Role? Join a well-established Edmonton law firm with a strong real estate practice Senior-level role with autonomy and minimal supervision 35-hour work week for genuine work-life balance Comprehensive benefits and retirement savings support Collaborative team environment Health & wellness subsidy Free onsite fitness centre and terrace access Discounted transit pass program Wellness discounts on admissions and memberships At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The paralegal will support lawyers with residential real estate transactions, including managing files from start to finish and preparing legal documentation. They are responsible for conducting searches, managing trust funds, and providing status updates to clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience as a Residential Real Estate Paralegal with strong knowledge of Land Titles and real estate documentation. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are required for this senior-level role.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Group RRSP • Employer contribution program • Health & wellness subsidy • Free onsite fitness centre • Terrace access • Discounted transit pass program • Wellness discounts

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• document preparation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Residential real estate transactions
• Land titles searches
• Tax searches
• PPR searches
• Document preparation
• Mortgage documentation
• Trust fund management
• Legal correspondence
• Proofreading
• File management
• Client service
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative