Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk
Job #: 17038
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Kitchener/Waterloo
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Highly Remote
Client Profile
Our client, a well-established and collaborative law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to support their Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who can manage files independently while contributing to a supportive team environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage residential and commercial real estate files from opening through closing
- Prepare and review Agreements of Purchase and Sale, requisitions, and reporting letters
- Conduct title searches, review title, and resolve title issues
- Draft and register documents using Teraview
- Coordinate with lenders, brokers, clients, and opposing counsel
- Prepare statements of adjustments, closing documents, and post-closing reports
- Draft wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and related estate planning documents
- Assist with estate administration, including probate applications and estate accounts
- Prepare court and government filings and related correspondence
- Manage client intake, document execution, and ongoing file follow-up
Requirements
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience
- Senior (5+ years) experience in real estate and/or wills & estates
- Strong knowledge of Ontario residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Experience with wills, estates, and estate administration
- Proficiency with Teraview and legal practice management software
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with a client-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
HOW TO APPLY
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #17038 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please contact your recruitment consultant.