Law Clerk - Real Estate
Aird & Berlis LLP•Toronto, ON
•CA$90,000 - CA$115,000•Onsite
About The Position
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm seeking a Real Estate Law Clerk to contribute to its excellent level of service. The firm is committed to fostering a professional, supportive, and diverse environment where members feel valued and respected. This role requires strong knowledge of the real estate transaction process for complex commercial matters, excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize, and a detailed, self-starting approach with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk
- Strong knowledge of the real estate transaction process for commercial matters
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary education program in a legal assistant or law clerk program
- ILCO certification
- Proficiency with Teraview is required
- Flexibility to work overtime when needed
- Strong knowledge of title matters
- Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Responsibilities
- Carriage of commercial real estate files from beginning to end
- Preparation of all related documents for purchase and sale transactions, mortgage transactions, routine loan transactions and refinancing (on behalf of borrowers from both private and institutional lenders)
- Standard document production in relation to larger property acquisitions, dispositions and financings
- Review title searches and prepare title memorandum, prepare off-title search letters, oversee off-title searches and draft requisition letters and responses
- Deal directly with clients, financial institutions, municipalities, land registry offices and title insurance companies
- Review and negotiate title insurance policies
- Prepare record books promptly following completion of files
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Mentor program
- Wellness Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
