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Senior Law Clerk

Senior Law Clerk

Express Employment Professionals - CambridgeBurlington, Ontario, Canada
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Real Estate Law Clerk

Key Responsibilities :

  • Transaction Management : Handle residential purchase, sale, mortgage, and refinancing files from inception to completion.
  • Title Searches & Due Diligence : Conduct title searches and off-title due diligence for residential real estate transactions, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
  • Document Preparation : Draft and review key transaction documents, including agreements of purchase and sale, requisition letters, deeds, registrable instruments, affidavits, and statements of adjustment.
  • Correspondence : Draft routine correspondence, including final reports to clients and lenders, maintaining clear and professional communication.
  • Title Registration : Conduct title searches and register documentation using Teraview and Unity systems.
  • Issue Resolution : Assess and resolve title issues, analyze registered encumbrances, and provide concise summaries.
  • File Organization : Organize and coordinate files and closings, ensuring all documentation is in order.
  • File Maintenance : Maintain and update current and archived files in the firm's filing system.
  • Administrative Support : Perform ancillary duties, including administrative tasks, as needed.

Qualifications :

  • Technical Proficiency : Experience with Microsoft 365, PC Law / Soluno, Teraview, Unity, and DocuSign.
  • Experience : 3 – 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or law clerk, specifically in residential real estate law.
  • Skills : Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Communication : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Teamwork : Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a pleasant and outgoing demeanor.
  • Workload Management : Proven ability to handle a high volume of transactions, particularly during busy seasons (up to 30 transactions / month).
  • Additional Assets : Familiarity with corporate / commercial transactions and / or wills and estates matters is a plus.