Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk​/Conveyancer

Position: Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk / Conveyancer
About the Company
Forge Recruitment is conducting a search on behalf of a well-established, respected Toronto law firm for an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk / Conveyancer to join its busy and sophisticated real estate practice.

About the Role
In this role, you will work closely with real estate lawyers and clerks on title-intensive files. You will play a lead role in searching, analysis, and preparation of title documentation for registrations and related legal deliverables.

• Conducting comprehensive title searches in both Land Titles and Registry systems, including 40-year searches and preparation of detailed title summaries

• Navigating and utilizing Teraview to:

• perform title searches

• create, prepare and submit title documents for registration

• view and retrieve instruments, plans, and parcel registers

• complete writ searches and related due diligence
  
  • Using ONLAND to obtain and review historical title materials, including:

• locating abstracts and historical data

• requesting LRO pre-approvals where required

• handling non-converted data retention reports

• supporting PIN corrections and similar title issues
  
  • Confirming legal descriptions and supporting complex search matters, including:

• plotting and interpreting metes and bounds descriptions

• identifying, analyzing and plotting easements and rights of way
  
  • Completing related search and due diligence work, including:

• expropriation-related searches

• construction lien searches

• leasing and property interest searches

• estate-related searches as required
  
  • Preparing and assembling title documentation and search materials for lawyer review
  
  • Other related administrative and clerking duties as required in support of the practice

The Offer

• Target salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, commensurate with skills and experience

• Strong overall package and an environment that supports long-term growth

What You Bring

• Completion of ILCO Real Estate Law Clerk Fellowship or a recognized Ontario Law Clerk diploma or certificate
OR significant comparable experience, including longstanding conveyancing experience

• Proven hands-on expertise using Teraview and ONLAND

• Strong knowledge of real estate title searching, land registration systems, and supporting documentation

• Proficiency using MS Office 365 and legal software tools

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation standards

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.