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- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Job description:
Title: Real Estate Law Clerk
Tenure: Full-Time
Location: Hagersville, ON
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000/annually
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Law Clerk to join our growing team. The Real Estate Law Clerk plays a key role in managing all aspects of residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. This includes title searches, document preparation, liaising with clients and financial institutions, and closing procedures. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, flexible, and thrives both independently and as part of a team.
What You Will Do:
- Manage residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from initial intake to final closing.
- Conduct and review title searches using Teraview and prepare reports.
- Prepare, review, and finalize legal documents, including Agreements of Purchase and Sale, transfer/deed of land, mortgage documents, statements of adjustments, and trust ledgers using Conveyancer.
- Communicate with clients, realtors, financial institutions, and other legal professionals to coordinate transaction details and resolve issues.
- Handle registration of documents through electronic land registration systems (e.g., Teraview).
- Ensure compliance with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and other regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and manage closing timelines to meet all deadlines.
- Maintain accurate physical and electronic records and filing systems.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior clerks and administrative staff when applicable.
- Assist lawyers with related real estate matters and general legal administrative duties as required.
What You Bring:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting correspondence and legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
- Initiative and sound judgment in identifying issues requiring immediate attention.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and technical skills.
- Willingness to learn new applications and systems.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in real estate and corporate transactions.
- Proven track record handling complex matters successfully.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- Experience with Teraview and Dye Durham software is highly preferred.
Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
Sprachkenntnisse
- English