Job Description

:Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto\'s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.Our Legal Services Office is seeking a Law Clerk who provides real estate paralegal services, including processing, due diligence and closing of multiple real property transactions on major capital projects.What will I be doing?

• Completes all steps necessary to complete commercial purchase transactions, including review of agreement, noting critical dates, submitting off-title search requests, conducting and reviewing all searches, preparing requisition letter in draft, preparing closing documents in draft
• Contributes to improvement of legal department\'s procedures and workflow, including development and application of Lean methodologies, and development of tools and templates
• Searches titles, both electronically and with the assistance of freelance title searchers
• Assesses and resolves title issues, including analyzing and summarizing registered encumbrances
• Reviews surveys and plans for description and encroachment issues
• Deals directly with surveyors and land registry offices, as needed
• Drafts all routine correspondence and prepares drafts of registerable instruments, licenses and other documents, based on precedents and sample forms
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teraview
• Handles complex and/or sensitive situations and multiple simultaneous responsibilities relating to real estate transactions
• Works with real estate lawyers to prioritize files
• Drafts client correspondence, letters, and documents for timely completion and delivery
• Prepares closing documents to complete real estate closings, including closing statements, and assists throughout the closing process
• Maintains and updates all current files and archives in filing system
• Performs, reviews and summarizes searches of title and off-title due diligence
• Liaises with internal and external client groups to assist in resolving issues, in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and procedures
• Stays abreast of legal issues relevant to real estate paralegals
• Experience and working knowledge with the Expropriations Act is an asset

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• Completion of a diploma in Law Clerk, Paralegal, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent in a corporate legal department, with particular emphasis on commercial transactions
• Demonstrated legal experience in a law firm or legal department
• Law Clerk accreditation is required. Associate Member status in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario would be an asset
• Ability to conduct a high-volume practice and assist with the preparation of various standard contracts and reports (under supervision of Legal Counsel)
• Ability to deal directly with relevant service providers and third-party counsel
• Experience drafting routine correspondence and preparing draft corporate documents
• Experience conducting legal research and due diligence
• Priority-setting and organization skills to complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft Teams
• Interpersonal, negotiation, oral/written/presentation skills to draft documentation, provide opinions and interpretations, and direct and manage external service providers

Don\'t Meet Every Requirement?If you\'re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\'t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.Accommodation:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-SC1

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