Commercial Lending Paralegal/LAA

Job title: Commercial Lending Paralegal/LAA

Job description: STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do – which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as “hard to fill” roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate’s motivations, requirements and objectives.

THE ROLE:

Our client is one of the Fraser Valley’s largest and most well-established law firms. They have over 80 staff and are constantly growing! Located in Surrey, BC they provide high-end legal services to a wide variety of clients in an assortment of interesting and challenging matters. As a Paralegal/LAA you will support their Commercial Lending Department. Your work will help fuel the success of their team and their clients, and you will be provided with support to develop your skillset within the legal profession. You will be an integral part of their commercial lending team, critical to the success of both the lawyers you work with and their clients. Along your journey of providing invaluable assistance to their clients with their challenges

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering clients’ files including file opening (conflict searches, client identifications and other tasks), scanning documents, filing (primarily electronically), billing and file closings.

• Preparation of correspondence for all Chartered Banks and Credit Union files and accounts required for completion for various types of transactions including commercial properties, financing, and loan acquisitions.

• Conducting BC Online searches (title searches, BC assessments, company searches, etc.).

• Filing documents in Land Title Office.

• Communicating with vendors, purchasers, financial institutions, clients, lawyers, brokers and others as required in a timely fashion.

• Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, and lawyers on file progress.

• Completing payouts and preparing internal documents relating to trust transactions/trust account documentation.

• Preparing reporting letters and ensuring key closings dates and tasks are diarized.

• Completing any other administrative duties as requested/required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience:

2+ years as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a similar role with comparable responsibilities.

• Education:

A paralegal certification from an accredited post-secondary institution. A legal administrative assistant certificate would be considered an asset.

• Skills:

You must have a strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures; proficiency with typical law office computing systems (Microsoft Office applications, Worldox, BC Online, HotDocs, ESILaw 360), superior organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and a keen attention to detail. You should have a strong understanding of BC Land Title Office registration requirements and experience with e-filing.

• Characteristics:

You should be self-motivated and thrive on solving problems both independently and with the team. You are a proactive self-starter who has a positive and energetic attitude. You understand the importance of exercising discretion and confidentiality and can adapt to ever-changing responsibilities. The position can be demanding, meaning that you need to be calm under pressure and eager to take on challenges. We take pride in the quality of our work, so we hope you do too.

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About STRIVE Recruitment

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are …

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Location: British Columbia

Job date: Fri, 28 May 2021 05:41:31 GMT