Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate 5+ Years – London (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP; London; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ontario is seeking a Law Clerk for their Real Estate and Land Development practice group. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling various real estate transactions and ensuring effective file management. The firm offers a supportive work environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Health, Extended Health, Dental, and Vision care

LTD insurance

Life insurance

Parking/Transit reimbursement

RRSP matching program

Paid Volunteer Time

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Excellent knowledge of Teraview and related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Opening & closing files and conducting conflict searches.
• Preparing real estate and financing transactions for closing.
• Billing and following up on outstanding items on files.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Willingness to Learn

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Teraview

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Details

Description

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy, and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Real Estate and Land Development practice group in the London, Ontario office, specifically in the area of commercial real estate. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working in a similar position. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in the office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Opening & closing files.
• Conducting conflict searches.
• Inputting files into Unity.
• Maintaining an effective BF system.
• Handling primarily commercial real estate and financing deals.
• Ordering title searches, corporate searches, and municipal reports when deals are firm.
• Ordering payout statements on sale & mortgage files.
• Preparing real estate and financing transactions for closing.
• Finalizing reports for clients and financial institutions.
• Billing.
• Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Teraview and related requirements concerning title and Unity matters.
• College diploma or university degree in a related field is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.

Benefits Of Working At Lerners

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Salary

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners offers a competitive salary and benefits package:

• Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Benefits

• Health, Extended Health, Dental, and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program