Parajuriste, Droit immobilier | Paralegal, Real Estate Law

The role

Stikeman Elliott is seeking an experienced Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join their Real Estate group in Montreal, Canada. The role focuses on supporting complex real estate transactions through title examinations, due diligence, and drafting legal documentation.

What you'll do

• Conduct title searches and prepare comprehensive summary reports
• Perform searches across various registries, including the Land Register, Registre du domaine de l’État, Infolot, the Québec Enterprise Register, Corporations Canada, and the Commission for the Protection of Agricultural Land
• Gather and analyze information related to property assessment, taxation, transfer duties, and zoning from municipalities and school boards
• Review certificates of location and examine related plans
• Draft a variety of real estate legal documents and agreements
• Establish cadastral concordance
• Prepare and coordinate access-to-information requests with governmental authorities (off-title searches)
• Coordinate the issuance of owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies and review title insurance documentation
• Support lawyers in due diligence processes and real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing
• Calculate property transfer duties and adjustments to municipal and school taxes
• Register deeds and other legal documents with the Land Register
• Remain current on developments in the field and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
• Perform other related duties as required

What we're looking for

Benefits