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Our client, a well-established law firm located in Downtown Toronto, is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Law Clerk to join their legal support team in a collaborative and professional environment. Please note, this role is fully on-site for the first six weeks of employment, after which it transitions to a hybrid work model.
Working closely with Lawyers, this role will support daily real estate law clerk and file management functions while ensuring efficient transaction management and exceptional client service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing complex real estate transactions, takes pride in organization and accuracy, and is looking to build a long-term career within a busy Real Estate practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive health & dental benefits
- Hybrid work model following the initial six-week on-site period
Key Responsibilities
- Manage commercial real estate lending transactions from start to finish while ensuring all requirements are completed accurately and efficiently
- Draft correspondence, closing documentation, and legal materials required to facilitate transactions
- Prepare interim and final statements of adjustments for occupancy and closing transactions
- Prepare invoices, cheque requisitions, and closing documentation relating to the disbursement of funds
- Prepare electronic registration documentation for commercial lending and leasing matters
- Conduct title searches, municipal inquiries, and other off-title investigations
- Review title insurance documentation and communicate with title insurers regarding draft policies
- Prepare client reports, closing summaries, and transaction updates
- Liaise with lawyers, clients, lenders, title insurers, and external stakeholders throughout real estate transactions
- Maintain electronic and physical client files while ensuring accurate document management and file organization
Qualifications
- Law Clerk Diploma/Designation from an accredited program
- 5+ years of Real Estate Law Clerk experience within a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, mortgages, and commercial lending matters
- Extensive experience with Teraview and electronic registration processes
- Knowledge of title insurance and commercial lending documentation
- Familiarity with Conveyancer software is considered an asset
- Experience drafting ancillary leasing documentation is considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Professional, reliable, and client-service-oriented demeanor
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and follow established procedures closely
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