Law Clerk

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is seeking a Law Clerk to coordinate, draft, file and manage legal services for real estate transactions, contracts and related matters.

The role includes preparing leases, closing documents, title searches, and maintaining templates while supporting staff and client divisions in agreements and contracts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree for Law Clerks, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license.
• Experience with real estate, litigation, planning and development processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares leases for TRCA properties including agricultural and facilities leases.
• Drafts and registers closing documents for real estate transactions and agreements.
• Conducts title searches, registers site plan agreements, easements and title restrictions.
• Drafts easement and encroachment agreements and maintains precedent files.
• Updates templates in procurement and agreement databases and supports staff.
• Supports client divisions with contracts and other agreements.

Skills

Real estate knowledge

Contract drafting

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Law Clerk degree/diploma or equivalent

Ontario G2 driver's license

Tools

Teraview

Land Registry/Title systems

SharePoint

MS Teams / WebEx

Job description

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: The Law Clerk is responsible for coordinating, drafting, filing, and administering legal services related to all real estate transactions, contracts and agreements, litigation and administrative proceedings for TRCA. Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares leases for TRCA properties, including agricultural leases, facilities leases and agreements for conservation lands managed by third parties ensuring correct information
• Drafts and registers closing documents, including preparation of acknowledgement and directions for all real estate transactions
• Conducts title searches and off-title searches, registering site plan agreements, easements and restrictions on title and searches in respect of Construction Act liens
• Drafts easement agreements, encroachment agreements and restrictive covenants, and maintains precedent file for such documents
• Prepares, maintains and updates document templates within the procurement and agreement database, and provides support to staff
• Provides support to client divisions with respect to preparation and execution of contracts and other agreements
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree for Law Clerks, or equivalent education and work experienceValid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department dealing with real estate, litigation, planning and development
• Demonstrated experience in closing real estate transactions, managing Teraview account and subscription, combined with a thorough working knowledge of land development process and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with both Registry and Land Title systems

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of real estate matters, including conveyancing, property surveys, requisitions, title searches, as well as familiarity with the Land Registry Act, Land Titles Act and Planning Act, Construction Act
• Familiarity with databases for managing templates/agreements and content management software
• Experience drafting contracts and agreements
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy and able to present/enable non-legal informed others to understand legal/technical information
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint