Legal - Paralegal

(NEW!) – PARALEGAL – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Busy downtown requires an additional paralegal!!  Excellent downtown firm, and respectful lawyers, needs your expertise in large projects, commercial real estate and lending expertise.  Minimum 5 years experience as a paralegal in comm. r/e, or banking in a mid-size to large firm is a MUST!  Ideal candidate will be currently employed in a firm with excellent knowledge in commercial financing, large r/e transactions with solid employment history and excellent references.  Excellent English communication skills and professional demeanor is necessary.  Salary in high $70’s range, depending on experience.  Great benefits and vacation is negotiable.

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

(New!)-PARALEGAL – LITIGATION / INSURANCE DEFENCE (4 OR 5 DAY WEEK/FLEXIBLE)

Insurance Defence Paralegal with solid work experience and educational background, required to join this great team. Candidates must be able to work well both independently and within a team environment. Candidates are required to have a valid work permit, or be a permanent resident. Organized, detail-oriented individuals, with proven success in demonstrating strong communication skills and professionalism while working with both staff and clients, are invited to apply, Pleeeeease!

Qualifications:

A Paralegal certificate or diploma from a recognized institution.

Minimum of 5 years’ Paralegal experience working with insurance files, preferably in defence.

Ability and confidence to run a file with minimal supervision.

The ability to draft a variety of court documents such as Responses to Civil Claim, Third Party Notices, Bills of Costs, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Lists of Documents, etc.

The ability to prepare Medical Briefs and substantive objection letters.

The ability to organize large litigation files.

The ability to obtain background/factual information; and the ability to perform legal research.

Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.

The ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge of iManage and Elite would be considered an asset.

ICBC Defence experience is an asset.

KYI Partners would like to thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted at this time.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP for immediate interviews to legalresumes@kyipartners.com

(NEW!) – CORPORATE SUPERVISOR/PARALEGAL

Great group and team that really really really like EACH OTHER!!  Nice downtown firm requires you team leadership skills and superior skills to lead a corporate department.  Minimum 8 years experience as a corporate paralegal with knowledge of corporate records, transactional work, and exceptional people/team skills are necessary.  This team is waiting for you to lead, guide and mentor them.  Recent experience and references pertaining to success in this field are mandatory.  Midsize or large firm experience is definitely preferred.  

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

(NEW!) – PARALEGAL REAL ESTATE – TOP DOLLARS/FLEXIBLE

We are looking for an energetic, motivated and organized Paralegal to join our busy and fast- paced Real Estate Team. Candidates are required to be permanent residents, or will require valid work permit/visa to work in Canada.

As a Real Estate Paralegal at, successful candidates will be …

• Self-motivated with excellent problem solving skills
• Possess excellent English communication skills
• Supremely organized with a high attention to detail
• Have strong analytical and writing skills
• Proficient in computer knowledge with common Real Estate related programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, including preparation and management of closing agenda and closing documentation and preparation of closing document books
• Land assembly and subdivision work, including preparation of Section 219 covenants, easements, rights of way and undertaking letters and complex registrations at the Land Title Office
• Real estate financing work for both lender and borrower clients, including preparation of mortgages and related security documents
• Preparation of disclosure statements, amendments, information packages and bulk closing of development units
• Real estate related due diligence searches and reporting
• Strong understanding of BC Land Title Office registration requirements and capability with e- filing
• Good working knowledge of real estate terminology, contracts and forms;
• Good working skills with all applicable online data bases – BC Online, LTSA, municipal tax searches,

Compensation:

Excellent compensation and benefits, start on first day of employment, and include –

• Education/professional development allowance
• Annual fitness allowance
• RRSP matching
• MSP coverage
• Flexible health and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Many social and wellness events and initiatives

KYI Partners would like to thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted at this time.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP for immediate interviews to legalresumes@kyipartners.com

(NEW!) – PARALEGAL – INSURANCE DEFENSE / NOT ICBC

Due to relocation, one of Vancouver’s most reputable firm requires your intermediate level expertise to join this great practice team. Firm is open to a 4 day week for the right individual. Excellent team of lawyers, paralegals and support are offered! Ability to ‘run a file’ is required. Minimum 2 years recent experience as a paralegal in a litigation practice (insurance defense is an asset) in a Canadian law firm, excellent references and communication skills are required. Salary is open (to $75K flexible), depending on qualifications. This is NOT an ICBC defense role, general insurance defense, only. 

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted, at this time.

Qualified candidates are invited to send your resume in confidence ASAP to legalresumes@kyipartners.com

CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL – PARALEGAL/HYBRID

Large reputable downtown firm has a rare opportunity for a Paralegal with minimum of 3 years recent experience in same role. Position will focus on one major client, performing all corp/comm duties. Foreign law degrees/LLB in commonwealth law with experience in corporate and corp./comm LAA with Paralegal Certificate looking for the next step in their career will be considered. Excellent communication skills, perfect English, professional presentation/demeanor, references and solid employment history REQUIRED. Excellent salary and benefits offered.

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

COMMERCIAL LENDING – PARALEGAL

Are you an experience paralegal with excellent expertise in commercial lending?  Are you wanting more ‘balance’?? Excellent firm is open to you, to have a career and balance!  Joining these professionals you will have amazing and challenging work, a three day long weekend (every weekend!!), if you wish, great team of well-respected lawyers and coworkers.  Solid experience 5-10 years in a same/similar role as a banking/lending paralegal in a Canadian law firm, supporting references, excellent presentation/demeanor, and continuous employment history is necessary.  Excellent salary and benefits are offered to the right candidate.  Only the best, please!!

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

BANKING PARALEGAL

If you are an experience banking paralegal … you have the upper hand!! Yes, we currently have 2 positions for an experienced banking paralegal for excellent downtown firms. The position will not suit recent grads of the legal/paralegal program, as experience is necessary. The ideal candidate must have 8-10 years experience in a professional mid-large Canadian law firm, as a banking paralegal, with proven success in the same/similar role, who enjoys a busy work environment and excellent respectful coworkers and your own office. Solid employment history, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent references are required. Excellent salary, benefits and bonus!!

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

PARALEGAL – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

SUPERSTAR Paralegal required ASAP! Busy commercial litigation practice requires a top level paralegal to assist with all client related duties, drafting pleadings, notice of appeals and completing a litigation file from beginning to end. Perfect English communication skills, minimum 5 years experience in same/similar role and proven success with excellent references are required. Professional demeanor and presentation is also required to represent the firm in a second-to-none manner. Excellent writing/drafting skills preferred.

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com

SENIOR/INTERMEDIATE PARALEGAL – BANKING

Great opportunity of work for one of the best!  Firm offers a competitive salary, own office, busy and respectful partner and excellent benefits!  Candidates are required to have minimum 5+ years solid experience as a banking paralegal (law firm), with solid experience in commercial lending transactions, PPSA searching, running a file from a commitment letter.  Excellent English communication skills are required to liaise with clients, lending institutions and internal/external staff.  Position will not suit conveyancers.  Paralegal certification, and solid employment history (5yrs.+) in a Canadian law firm is required.

KYI Partners Inc. would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your resume in confidence, ASAP to: legalresumes@kyipartners.com