Job Description

Position:

Associate Lawyer

Reports To:

Chair of Real Estate Group

Department: Real Estate

Mills & Mills LLP is seeking a qualified associate with strong Residential Real Estate experience to join its Real Estate group! The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience practicing in real estate law and a desire to learn and to contribute to the success of our team.

Who We Are

Mills & Mills LLP is an expanding mid-size law firm with over 90 employees. Our core values that guide the members of our team are

Integrity, Competence, Initiative, Cooperation, Respect and Care. For us, there is no better question than "how can I help?"

We offer each member of our team competitive compensation and benefits, a collaborative and barrier-free work environment, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters.

Mills & Mills LLP is an

inclusive employer

committed to building a

diverse workforce

. We encourage applications from

all

qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process and selection process, please contact our Human Resources Manager, so that we can ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate has experience, is confident and organized, possesses excellent communication and drafting skills, and takes pride in the quality of their work. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service to our clients, while being a comfortable and rewarding place to practice law.

As an associate at Mills & Mills you will be mentored by senior partners and other experienced practitioners, while you assist in the areas of residential real estate law. As a member of our team, you will be given the tools and encouragement to grow your own practice while also being part of and having the support of lawyers and staff from the real estate group and other practice areas of our firm.

Key Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of Residential Real Estate files Full Client and transaction management Drafting and registering documents in Teraview Communicating with financial institutions, government agencies, clients, and lawyers Engaging in file management (e.g., providing instructions to administrative assistants and clerks on opening files, file reviews, reporting to clients, undertakings, closing files, etc.) Drafting, editing, and responding to emails, correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills, Knowledge and Abilities/Attributes

Minimum 2-year post-call Real Estate Law experience (at least a 2022 call) with the confidence and the desire to manage your own practice and expand your skills. A keen understanding of Real Estate transactions Experience with software: Unity, Teraview, Conveyancer, Excel, Acumin, Word and Outlook Ability to work well under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines. Exceptional client management skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and with a positive work attitude
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Experience:

Real Estate Law: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Member good standing, Law Society of Canadian jurisdiction (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON