Law Clerk

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$44 - CA$51 • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Clerk is responsible for coordinating, drafting, filing, and administering legal services related to all real estate transactions, contracts and agreements, litigation and administrative proceedings for TRCA.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree for Law Clerks, or equivalent education and work experience
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license
• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department dealing with real estate, litigation, planning and development
• Demonstrated experience in closing real estate transactions, managing Teraview account and subscription, combined with a thorough working knowledge of land development process and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with both Registry and Land Title systems
• Knowledge of real estate matters, including conveyancing, property surveys, requisitions, title searches, as well as familiarity with the Land Registry Act, Land Titles Act and Planning Act, Construction Act
• Familiarity with databases for managing templates/agreements and content management software
• Experience drafting contracts and agreements
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy and able to present/enable non-legal informed others to understand legal/technical information
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint)

Responsibilities

• Prepares leases for TRCA properties, including agricultural leases, facilities leases and agreements for conservation lands managed by third parties ensuring correct information
• Drafts and registers closing documents, including preparation of acknowledgement and directions for all real estate transactions
• Conducts title searches and off-title searches, registering site plan agreements, easements and restrictions on title and searches in respect of Construction Act liens
• Drafts easement agreements, encroachment agreements and restrictive covenants, and maintains precedent file for such documents
• Prepares, maintains and updates document templates within the procurement and agreement database, and provides support to staff
• Provides support to client divisions with respect to preparation and execution of contracts and other agreements
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program
• Unique TRCA Perks
• Flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Potential for career growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree