Law Clerk - Real Estate

KSI Law; Markham; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Wellness perks and EAP

Job summary

KSI Law is seeking a Real Estate Law Clerk to support our Real Estate practice in Markham. You will handle file management, title searches, and closing coordination from intake through post-closing, while liaising with clients, lenders, and lawyers.

The role requires a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of real estate experience, including Ontario conveyancing procedures. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Law Clerk diploma or certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of real estate law clerk experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ontario real estate conveyancing procedures and land registration requirements.
• Experience preparing real estate closing documents and coordinating transactions.

Responsibilities

• Open, organize, and maintain real estate transaction files from intake to post-closing.
• Monitor critical transaction dates, conditions, requisition deadlines, and closing requirements.
• Assist lawyers with residential, and commercial transactions as assigned.
• Prepare closing documents and conduct title searches under supervision.
• Coordinate mortgage instructions, financing documentation, and closing funds.

Skills

Real estate conveyancing

Multitasking

Communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Law Clerk diploma/certificate

Tools

Teraview

Clio

ACL

Job description

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of experience across 15+ practice areas, with offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Real Estate practice supports clients with property transactions and related legal matters.

About the Role

As a Real Estate Law Clerk, you will support KSI Law’s Real Estate practice and commercial real estate transactions from opening through closing. You will work with lawyers, clients, lenders, and other parties to ensure accurate documentation and a high standard of client service.

Responsibilities

File & Transaction Management

• Open, organize, and maintain real estate transaction files from intake to post-closing.
• Monitor critical transaction dates, conditions, requisition deadlines, and closing requirements.
• Assist lawyers with residential purchases, sales, and refinances, and commercial transactions as assigned.

Documentation, Title & Registration

• Prepare agreements, closing documents, statements of adjustments, and other transaction materials under lawyer supervision.
• Conduct and review title searches, identify title issues, and assist with requisitions and their resolution.Prepare and coordinate electronic registrations, transfers, charges, discharges, and related instruments through Teraview.
• Liaise with clients, realtors, lenders, opposing counsel, and other parties to obtain instructions and outstanding documents.
• Coordinate mortgage instructions, financing documentation, payout statements, and closing funds.

Post-Closing & Compliance

• Prepare reporting letters, closing packages, final accounts, and post-closing follow-up documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure files comply with internal procedures and applicable trust-accounting processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Law Clerk diploma or certificate from a recognized institution, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of real estate law clerk experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ontario real estate conveyancing procedures and land registration requirements.
• Experience preparing real estate closing documents and coordinating transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple closings simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively with lawyers and clients.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Ontario real estate conveyancing procedures and land registration requirements.
• Experience preparing real estate closing documents and coordinating transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple closings simultaneously and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with lawyers and clients.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Clio, Teraview, and ACL.
• Experience with residential real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances.
• Exposure to commercial real estate transactions, title issues, and lender requirements.
• Experience using Teraview and real estate conveyancing software.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

• Teraview for electronic land registration and title-related work.
• Real estate conveyancing and document preparation platforms used by the Firm.
• Clio and Microsoft Office for matter management, correspondence, and file organization.

  WHAT WE OFFER

  • A fully employer-paid benefits package beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
  • Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare,second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
  • 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year.