Job Description

Real Estate Law Clerk
Vaughan ON

Our client, an industry leader, is in need of a Real Estate Law Clerk to support a senior partner. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Manages commercial and residential purchase, sale, and financing transactions with minimal supervision from the Partner
 Handles the preparation of documentation for purchase, sale and financing transactions (both lender and borrower-side) where lands are slated for redevelopment or commercial properties
 Prepares reporting letters and accounts to clients
 Performs title and off-title searches, and notifies the Partner of any problems found with titles
 Prepares and registers various documents in Teraview including Transfers, Charges, Easements, Notices, Discharges, etc.
 Communicates with clients and other lawyer’s offices on a daily basis
 Supervises junior law clerks and legal assistants in the department, ensuring high standard of work is maintained at all times
 Organizes and maintains physical and electronic files

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

 A post-secondary diploma in a related Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk program or equivalent years of experience
 A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position in a Commercial or Residential Real Estate Law practice, closing large and mid-sized transactions
 Candidates who can demonstrate solid experience in handing commercial real estate transactions are strongly preferred
 Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Conveyancer, PC Law and Teraview
 Excellent organization and time-management skills
 Ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently on multiple files with strong attention to detail
 Ability to effectively supervise, and provide support for, junior staff
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Demonstrates a professional demeanour, high ethical standards, respect and commitment to excellent client service

A generous compensation package is being offered!

Interested candidates should apply in confidence to slinds@lindsassociates.com