Law Clerk - Real Estate Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Law/Legal

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a Real Estate Law Clerk who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our sophisticated clients. The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of the real estate transaction process for complex commercial matters. The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational talent along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. This is a good position for someone who is detailed oriented, a self-starter who has excellent technical skills and has the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

Carriage of commercial real estate files from beginning to end

Preparation of all related documents for purchase and sale transactions, mortgage transactions, routine loan transactions and refinancing (on behalf of borrowers from both private and institutional lenders)

Standard document production in relation to larger property acquisitions, dispositions and financings

Review title searches and prepare title memorandum, prepare off-title search letters, oversee off-title searches and draft requisition letters and responses

Deal directly with clients, financial institutions, municipalities, land registry offices and title insurance companies

Review and negotiate title insurance policies

Prepare record books promptly following completion of files

Produce the highest quality of work

Accountable for all work assigned

Take initiative

Confidential

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk

Strong knowledge of the real estate transaction process for commercial matters

Successful completion of a related post-secondary education program in a legal assistant or law clerk program

ILCO certification

Proficiency with Teraview is required

Flexibility to work overtime when needed

Strong knowledge of title matters

Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

Microsoft Office suite of applications

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to problem solve

Good judgement and decision making

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized

Resourceful

Detailed

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $90, - $, annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply:

Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development

Competitive compensation and benefits package

We currently have a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work life balance

We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel

Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer

Mentor program

Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.