Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Law Clerk

Job #: 16170

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $60,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Fully in-office

Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Real Estate Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Leading Ontario law firm specializing in Real Estate Law, Disability Insurance and Personal Injury Law.
• A community law firm committed to supporting their client\xc2\x92s needs.
• Office conveniently offers on-site parking!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist and complete a variety of legal administrative duties in Real Estate law;

- Prepare and manage documentation for residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from beginning to end;

- Independently handle and co-ordinate closings from beginning to end;

- Communicate with other law offices to complete a closing;

- Create mortgage applications, PPSA registrations, etc;

- Conduct electronical registration/release searches;

- Prepare client and bank reports;

- Prepare accounts to clients and trust ledgers via conveyancer and PCLaw

- Manage client matters, adjustments, and readjustments after closing;

- Address property tax and utility departments;

- Prepare purchase, sale and refinance files for client sign ups;

- Correspond with clients to discuss file matters and request necessary information;

- Liaise with clients, lenders, lawyers, students, and public officials; and

- Additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in as a real estate law clerk in residential and private lending;

- Law Clerk, Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma;

- Strong technical skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook);

- Expert knowledge of The Conveyancer and PCLaw;

- Ability to type at least 50 words per minute;

- Thorough understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction;

- Ability to work efficiently in a busy office, independently and in a team environment;

- Work well under pressure showing ability to problem solve;

- High attention to detail and ability to prioritize deadlines;

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; and

- Professional attitude with great client service skills.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to , and quote Opportunity #16170 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

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