Job Description

Wahab Law is a well-respected, full-service law firm based in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for professional, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our Real Estate team.

We are currently hiring

experienced Real Estate Law Clerks

for

full-time employment

. Ideal candidates will have

2-5 years or more

of hands-on experience working in a law firm setting, supporting real estate transactions from start to finish.

Important:

Please do not apply if you do not have prior experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2-5 years of real estate law clerk experience; Must have a valid driver's licence and a vehicle; Proficient working with Teraview, Unity, FCT, TELUS Assist, Adobe, Clio, Word, Excel and Outlook; Ability to work independently or in a team setting with minimal supervision; Ability to adapt to new tasks, strategies, and processes; Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with legal team members, clients and lawyers by phone, email, and in-person attendance; This job requires excellent written skills with particular attention to spelling and grammar; The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are well organized, a quick learner, and be a proactive professional with a positive attitude, friendly disposition, and ability to complete work as assigned by prioritizing task, workload, and time; and, Advanced post-secondary education is a benefit.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Wahab Law expects employees to work in a professional manner with colleagues and clients and complete all assigned responsibilities and tasks.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum

2-5 years

of real estate law clerk experience in a law firm environment Proficiency in

Teraview, Closer, Unity, LDD, FCT, TELUS Assist, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision Strong adaptability to new tasks, strategies, and procedures Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills

, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with clients, lawyers, and team members (in-person, by phone, and via email) Exceptional

written communication skills

with keen attention to spelling and grammar Highly

organized

, fast learner, and proactive with a

positive and professional demeanor

Advanced post-secondary education

is considered an asset

Key Responsibilities

Handle real estate files from start to finish, independently or as part of a team Review Agreements of Purchase and Sale and conduct appropriate title and off-title searches; Draft all relevant documents for purchase, sale, and refinance of residential properties; Attend client meetings to take instructions and review documents; Identify and raise potential legal issues to the supervising lawyer; Obtain and review title insurance policies and endorsements; Collect and organize client information and supporting documents; Prepare and respond to requisitions; Maintain and organize files in accordance with firm procedures; Assist with administrative duties such as client scheduling, bank deposits, answering phone calls, and reception tasks; Attend closings and complete electronic registration of documents
Wahab Law is committed to fostering a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and mutual respect. We offer a

competitive compensation package

based on experience and qualifications.

Application Requirement:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Two (2) Written Employment References
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have working as a real estate law clerk in a Canadian law firm? Do you have a valid ontario licence and a vehicle?
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-28