Real Estate Law Clerk

Job Description

<p><b>Job description:</b></p><p><b>Title:</b> Real Estate Law Clerk</p><p><b>Tenure:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>Location:</b> Hagersville, ON</p><p><b>Salary:</b> $50,000 - $60,000/annually</p><p><br></p><p><b>Position Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking a talented <b>Law Clerk</b> to join our growing team. The <b>Real Estate Law Clerk</b> plays a key role in managing all aspects of residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. This includes title searches, document preparation, liaising with clients and financial institutions, and closing procedures. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, flexible, and thrives both independently and as part of a team.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li>Manage residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from initial intake to final closing.</li><li>Conduct and review title searches using Teraview and prepare reports.</li><li>Prepare, review, and finalize legal documents, including Agreements of Purchase and Sale, transfer/deed of land, mortgage documents, statements of adjustments, and trust ledgers using Conveyancer.</li><li>Communicate with clients, realtors, financial institutions, and other legal professionals to coordinate transaction details and resolve issues.</li><li>Handle registration of documents through electronic land registration systems (e.g., Teraview).</li><li>Ensure compliance with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Monitor and manage closing timelines to meet all deadlines.</li><li>Maintain accurate physical and electronic records and filing systems.</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior clerks and administrative staff when applicable.</li><li>Assist lawyers with related real estate matters and general legal administrative duties as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What You Bring:</b></p><ul><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting correspondence and legal documents.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.</li><li>Initiative and sound judgment in identifying issues requiring immediate attention.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.</li><li>High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong administrative, organizational, and technical skills.</li><li>Willingness to learn new applications and systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years’ experience in real estate and corporate transactions.</li><li>Proven track record handling complex matters successfully.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.</li><li>Experience with Teraview and Dye Durham software is highly preferred.</li></ul><p></p>