Job Description

We are currently seeking a Law Clerk to join our Toronto office to provide support to the Real Estate Practice Group. Dealing with:

• Title searches, from onset to completion, plotting out all legal descriptions using metes and bounds perimeters where necessary, preparation of title summaries and reporting to assigning paraprofessional and/or solicitor;

• Problem-solving of title problems;

• Conducting subsearches for various purposes, memorandums to assigning paraprofessional and/or solicitor;

• Preparation of various name change applications and/or notices of lease, coordinating with the client for execution of same and attending to registration of the documents and reporting to the client;

• Responsible for docketable target hours and reporting to accounting.

Key Responsibilities: Conducting, Researching and Analyzing

• Conducting full title searches of properties, including lands in Land Titles Absolute, Land Titles Absolute Plus, Land Titles Conversion Qualified and in the Registry System
• Ability to plot and decipher metes and bounds descriptions and ability to determine boundary discrepancies
• Analyzing all details and using surveys and reference plans to confirm boundaries where applicable
• Researching and Analyzing the Planning Act (Ontario) and knowing all relevant dates for purposes of conducting all abutting land searches
• Conducting other title queries/ subsearches and analyzing details

Reviewing, Preparing, Assembling and Drafting

• Reviewing all title search details, including all parcel registers, abstract and parcel pages, executions, instruments, including easements, all abutting lands, corporate owners and existence, legal access and obtaining and reviewing the crown patent and crown survey, where applicable
• Preparing Title Summaries using our firm standard title summary to evidence all details of the title search, including colour coding plans/ surveys/reference plans to lands, abutting lands and easements
• Reviewing other subsearch and title query results and preparing summary of results to paraprofessional and lawyer
• Drafting EREG documents in Teraview where applicable including but not limited to Notices of Lease and/or Name Change Applications
• Co-ordinating with client and attending to registration of various EREG instruments when requested

Liaising and Communication

• Consults and collaborates with paraprofessionals, solicitors and clients to receive and implement instructions at onset and during the course of the work assignment
• Negotiate, communicate and consult with paraprofessional and solicitor as well as any staff with OnLand and/or the Land Registry Office in accordance with delegated responsibility provided by the paraprofessional and/or solicitor in charge
• Flagging and anticipating potential title issues and communicating these issues to the attention of the paraprofessional and solicitor reviewing the title search and summary
• Problem solving with respect to all title searches and subsearches
• Collaborate with support staff and supervise assistant(s)

Research

• Research and interpret legal and technical procedures, statues and regulations applicable to title and registration of documents

What you\'ll bring:

• Law Clerk Diploma; potentially also an Undergraduate degree (preferred);
• 2-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience or higher;
• Title searching in a law firm or as a freelance agent;
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Solid foundation of title searching ability, good drafting and mathematical skills are also required;
• Continuing education to keep abreast of changes;
• Proficient in using Teraview, Onland, word processing using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and iManage;
• Proficient in legal-related accounting programs (Aderant preferred).

What we offer: We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan and TFSA;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee wellbeing as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events/celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Who we are: Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry. Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please. Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.