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About the Company We have a dynamic team of paralegals who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Commercial Paralegal to join our Edmonton office. About the Role The Commercial Paralegal will work in a paralegal team responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate and financing transactions. Responsibilities Prepare, draft, and revise documents related to a variety of commercial transactions including commercial lending and purchase/sale of commercial properties Liaise with firm lawyers, paralegals, clients, and external parties Conduct and report on due diligence searches associated with a variety of commercial transactions Manage portfolio of assigned files for a group of corporate commercial lawyers, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines on time and with accuracy Process funds received in accordance with firm procedure Independently draft routine correspondence and, where appropriate, communicate with clients Our ideal candidate Is a strong team player while having the ability to work independently Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion Possesses good judgment with a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail Has excellent verbal and written communication skills Is highly motivated, self-directed and able to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Qualifications Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program 3-5 years as a commercial real estate/financing paralegal Personal Property Registry certification (APPRES) Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as a document management system