Law Clerk - Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Law Clerk – Real Estate
Tenure: Full-Time
Location: Hagersville, ON 4 days/week, Mississauga, ON 1 day/week
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000/annually

Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Law Clerk to join our growing team. The Real Estate Law Clerk 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.

What You Will Do:

• Manage residential and/or commercial real estate transactions from initial intake to final closing.
• Conduct and review title searches using Teraview and prepare reports.
• 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.
• Communicate with clients, realtors, financial institutions, and other legal professionals to coordinate transaction details and resolve issues.
• Handle registration of documents through electronic land registration systems (e.g., Teraview).
• Ensure compliance with Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage closing timelines to meet all deadlines.
• Maintain accurate physical and electronic records and filing systems.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior clerks and administrative staff when applicable.
• Assist lawyers with related real estate matters and general legal administrative duties as required.

What You Bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting correspondence and legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Initiative and sound judgment in identifying issues requiring immediate attention.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and technical skills.
• Willingness to learn new applications and systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in real estate and corporate transactions.
• Proven track record handling complex matters successfully.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• Experience with Teraview and Dye Durham software is highly preferred.