Commercial Real Estate

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Benefits and insurance plans with HSA

RRSP plan with employer contributions

Fitness and Wellness Benefit

Education assistance

Job summary

Torkin Manes LLP is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to support purchase and mortgage files, conduct title searches, and draft closing documents in a downtown Toronto setting. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Manager, Human Resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Law Clerk Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Teraview, OnCorp, MS Word and Outlook, paired with excellent communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience
• Law Clerk Diploma required
• Strong technical skills in Teraview, OnCorp, MS Word and Outlook
• Strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities, while respecting tight deadlines
• Possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills. Able to work with a variety of individuals providing quality service at all times.
• Operates with a high degree of accuracy and has strong attention to detail
• Takes initiative and possesses well-developed organizational and time management skills
• A team player, with the ability to build relationships and provide strong customer service
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Possesses good judgment and responds well to constructive feedback.
• Ability to discreetly handle highly confidential information
• Willingness to learn workflow schemes and in-house processes
• Familiarity working within a DMS system is an asset
• Experience with a law firm docketing system such as 3E

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete purchase and mortgage files
• Commercial purchases, sales, mortgages, refinancing, lending
• Conduct title/off-title searches
• Draft and coordinate documents required for closing
• Drafting of various internal and external correspondence
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Client service

Discretion

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Teraview

OnCorp

MS Word

Outlook

DMS system

3E docketing

Job description

Position Title:

Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Reporting To:

Manager, Human Resources

Position Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and complete purchase and mortgage files
• Commercial purchases, sales, mortgages, refinancing, lending
• Conduct title/off-title searches
• Draft and coordinate documents required for closing
• Drafting of various internal and external correspondence

Other:

• Assist with special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience of related experience
• Law Clerk Diploma required
• Strong technical skills in Teraview, OnCorp, MS Word and Outlook
• Strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities, while respecting tight deadlines
• Possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills. Able to work with a variety of individuals providing quality service at all times.
• Operates with a high degree of accuracy and has strong attention to detail
• Takes initiative and possesses well-developed organizational and time management skills
• A team player, with the ability to build relationships and provide strong customer service
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Possesses good judgment and responds well to constructive feedback.
• Ability to discreetly handle highly confidential information
• Willingness to learn workflow schemes and in-house processes
• Familiarity working within a DMS system is an asset
• Experience with a law firm docketing system such as 3E.

Success in this role means:

• Has a strong client service approach
• Resourceful.Strong research, investigative and problem-solving skills
• The ability to meet tight internal and external deadlines while managing multiple projects and competing with demands for resources
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail
• Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment. Demonstrates the ability to share knowledge with others in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to be flexible with regards to hours during busy periods to meet the demands of the role
• Discretion and confidentiality is essential to this role and required at all times

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, with HSA
• RRSP plan with employer contributions
• Fitness and Wellness Benefit
• Education assistance

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks.

About Us:

Torkin Manes LLP is a vibrant, growing, medium-sized full-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. Our 100+ lawyers practise in all areas of business law and litigation. Torkin Manes is ranked as the #1 Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer and is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top Regional law firms by Chambers Canada. Our consistent top rankings are a testament to our client service ethic, commitment to the legal profession, and success in our areas of practice.

Torkin Manes LLP is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact Nazli Ghafoori, HR Manager, by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone], and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.