Our office is currently seeking a Real Estate Law Clerk or Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team of professionals.
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented team player with excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will become part of an experienced team of real estate lawyers and clerks in a busy, collegial office. We are welcoming applicants of varying levels of experience, so long as they have least 1 year of real estate related legal experience. Training and mentorship will be provided if required. The salary will be based on the level of industry experience that the candidate has.
Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Review and conduct title/off-title searches;
- Organize and coordinate transactions and documents for closings;
- Draft and review real property transaction closing documents, purchase agreements, title opinions, title insurance, leases and mortgage financing documents;
- Manage all aspects of residential and commercial real estate purchase, sale and financing transactions;
- Review and analysis of PPSA searches, draft and
prepare no-interest letters and related transaction documents; and
- Communicate and correspond with clients and lawyers regarding real estate transactions.
Required Skills and Experience
- Completion of the Associate Level Program with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) or a diploma from an Ontario Law Clerk program certified with ILCO preferred but not required;
- At least one year of real estate law clerk experience working in an Ontario law firm
- Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the Real Estate practice area, such as the Land Titles Act, Registry Act, Land Registration Reform Act and the Planning Act; and
- Technical proficiency using Teraview, conveyancing software and the MS Office Suite.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 7-hour shift, with 1 hour lunch break
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- College Diploma or University Degree preferred.
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
