Job Description

About Us:

Jahanshahi Law Firm is a modern, fast-growing business law firm located in Toronto, Ontario. We focus on corporate, real estate, estate planning, and tax law, and take pride in offering high-quality legal services with a client-centered approach. As we expand our practice, we're looking to add a capable and detail-oriented Real Estate Law Clerk to our team.

This is a

fully in-person role

with no opportunity for remote work. You will be joining a dynamic and professional environment that values discipline, service, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Law Support:

Manage full transaction lifecycle for residential, commercial, and private real estate deals--from initial client contact to post-closing follow-up. Open and organize files for purchases, sales, mortgage refinances, and private lending transactions (including ILA and ILR files). Draft and prepare closing documents, including but not limited to: Statement of Adjustments, Direction re: Title, Affidavits, Undertakings, and Acknowledgments. Order title insurance, conduct full title searches, and prepare requisition letters where applicable. Review and interpret lender instructions, prepare mortgage documentation accordingly, and liaise with lenders and mortgage brokers. Communicate with clients, real estate agents, law firms, and financial institutions throughout the transaction to coordinate closing logistics and resolve issues. Prepare and submit documents for electronic registration. Coordinate with title insurers and lenders through platforms such as Lawyer Lender Connect. Monitor critical deadlines, including closing dates, requisition dates, and financing conditions, ensuring all closing conditions are met. Handle trust deposits, disbursements, and reporting letters, including post-closing undertakings. Respond to and resolve requisition letters and title issues with professionalism and efficiency. Stay current on updates in real estate practice and regulatory compliance (e.g., LSO, Teraview, LawPRO guidelines).

Corporate Law Support:

Assist with setting up Ontario and Federal corporations Draft corporate resolutions, minute books, and share registers Assist senior corporate law clerk with ongoing corporate governance matters and reorganizations

General Legal & Administrative Support:

Draft and send retainers and legal correspondence Answer and direct phone calls professionally Manage client intake and organize digital and physical files Assist the principal lawyer directly with file and task management Track tasks and workflows using Monday.com and Clio

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience handling real estate transactions from open to close (residential and/or commercial) Familiarity with corporate law procedures and corporate filings Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Comfort working directly with clients and lawyers Professional verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and within a small team

Software Experience (Preferred but Not Mandatory):

Clio Monday.com Unity LawyerDoneDeal (LDD) Lawyer Lender Connect Word / PDF / Adobe Google Drive Google Calendar Apple Software Loom RingCentral

Requirements:

Speaking Farsi is an asset but not a requirement Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm, ideally in real estate and/or corporate law Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma/certificate preferred Excellent attention to detail and task ownership Must be able to work fully in-person at our Toronto office --

no remote or hybrid options available

How to Apply:

No cover letter needed. Please apply through LinkedIn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $48,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in real estate law?
Work Location: In person