Job Description

Job Title: Residential/Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Job #: 16547

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $75,000

Benefits: Excellent Benefits

Remote Flexibility:

Client Profile

Our client, a leading firm is currently looking for a Residential/Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Premier Canadian corporate, securities and business transactions law firm.
• Recognized in Chambers Canada 2023 guide for Corporate and Commercial law.
• Office conveniently located in Downtown Toronto!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Handle residential and commercial files and mortgage transactions from open to close;

-           Prepare necessary documentation to complete a commercial, residential and mortgage transactions;

-           Draft and review real property transaction closing documents, purchase agreements, title opinions, title insurance, leases, and mortgage financing documents;

-           Organize and coordinate transactions and documents for closings;

-           Perform title and off-title searches and identify any problems;

-           Liaise professionally with lawyers and clients;

-           Prepare client correspondence and requisition letters;

-           Assist other department clerks, and;

-           Any other tasks as required.

Requirements:

-           5+ years of experience emphasis on commercial real estate and mortgage transactions;

-           3-4 years private mortgage experience;

-           Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;

-           The ability to fully handle residential/commercial real estate files, from open to close;

-           Proficiency in Teraview, Conveyancer and MS Office applications;

-           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;

-           Strong transactional background, including real property acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and title searching;

-           Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills;

-           Excellent written and verbal communication; and

-           The ability to work with minimal supervision.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16547 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.