Job Description

You will join our team by independently managing the daily activities of our firm\xe2\x80\x99s Lawyer in his real estate law practice. A successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities: (i) have a strong work ethic, (ii) be proactive, (iii) collaborative, (iv) professional, (v) adaptable and (vi) positive. PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program / Legal Assistant/Paralegal Education course; and
• Minimum of Five (1) year experience as a Law Clerk in Real Estate practice area with Commercial, Mortgage & Project Experience.

OR

• Minimum Seven (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Real Estate Assistant without a degree.

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge in use of Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook) \xe2\x80\x93 Familiarity with tracking changes in documents & running document comparisons are an asset;
• Proficiency working with Unity (Conveyancer), LawyerDoneDeal, PC Law and Teraview as well as experience with Cyberbahn;
• Basic knowledge of legislation relevant to the Real Estate practice area, such as the Land Titles Act, Registry Act, Land Registration Reform Act and the Planning Act
• Under legal professional supervision, prepare and complete all necessary documentation for both residential and commercial real estate purchase, sale and mortgage transactions, from beginning to end;
• Experience with title and off-title searches (building & zoning, fire orders, TSSA orders, ESA orders)
• Experience with private mortgages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties;
• Excellent communication, teamwork and exceptional organizational skills;
• Impeccable grammar and proofreading skills;
• Handling all administrative duties such as e-mail and calendar management, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.;
• Drive to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology;
• Be able to work within tight timelines to meet strict deadlines & reassess priorities as needed while maintaining accuracy;
• Strong client service orientation;
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve;
• Coordinating with other practice departments;
• Other duties as assigned.

HOURS PER WEEK: Min. 40 SALARY: Commensurate entirely with experience & qualifications. BACKGROUND & REFERENCE CHECKS: Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in the legal field. As a Law Clerk, you will have the chance to work closely with attorneys and gain valuable insight into the practice of law. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $35,991.02-$55,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9 (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2023-11-01