Current Opportunities

As a Legal Assistant (Floater), you will provide legal administrative and clerical support to lawyers in various practice areas. Experience in the areas of Corporate Commercial or Litigation matters is considered an asset. If you have 1+ years experience in a law firm environment, have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace that reflects the strength and diversity of our community and our clients. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, including any of the following designated groups, we encourage you to self-declare in confidence within your cover letter or resume: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.

We are committed to providing barrier-free access and engaging in accessible employment practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to any of the materials or activities used throughout our selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, transcribe, and revise correspondence and legal documents from instructions and precedents;
• Performing due diligence searches (The Property Registry (TPR), Land Titles Office, Companies Office, Bank Act, Bankruptcy, Taxes, and King’s Bench)
• Proofread, edit, and format documents;
• Maintain an established filing system, manual or electronic;
• Open and close files, conduct conflict searches, regular entry of lawyer timesheets and billing;
• Liaise with staff, clients, outside agencies, and the general public;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times; and
• Other duties, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program;
• 1+ years experience in the area of Corporate Commercial or Litigation matters is considered an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (typographical, spelling, grammatical, word usage, and formatting errors);
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
• Ability to multi-task, display initiative and use sound judgment;
• Ability to work well independently and follow instructions with little supervision;
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office; and
• Ability to maintain confidential information and discretion.

Pitblado Law offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package, including a RRSP/DPSP plan.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations by emailing: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals under consideration will be contacted.

We are currently seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join our team. Reporting to the Partner in charge of the Real Estate Department, the Real Estate Paralegal is primarily supporting the efforts of the Real Estate department and related lawyers at the organization, assisting with the completion of various residential real estate transactions.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing due diligence for real estate transactions.
• Drafting, purchase contracts, trust letters, and other real property and conveyancing related documents.
• Requesting and processing mortgage advances, stage payments, and file payouts for residential, commercial, and builders’ mortgages.
• Reviewing and understanding title work and surveys.
• Coordinating and preparing documents for transaction closings.
• Requesting various searches: tax, title, company, and Personal Property Registry.
• Reviewing documents and files.
• Corresponding with clients, solicitors, mortgage brokers, and real estate agents.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years experience as a Real Estate Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal laws and terminology.
• Experience with drafting legal documents.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise and maintain positive working relationships with with lawyers, Pitblado Law staff and external clients.
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle several time-sensitive projects simultaneously.

Pitblado Law offers a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including RRSP/DPSP plan.

We are committed to addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace that reflects the strength and diversity of our community and our clients. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, including any of the following designated groups, we encourage you to self-declare in confidence within your cover letter or resume: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.

We are committed to providing barrier-free access and engaging in accessible employment practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to any of the materials or activities used throughout our selection process.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations by emailing: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals under consideration will be contacted.