Law Clerk, Real Estate & Land Development and Business Law – (1-5 years) - London (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Southwestern Ontario seeks a Law Clerk to support its Real Estate and Land Development practice in London, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a willingness to learn. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days in the office, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits 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

• 1-5 years of law clerk experience is preferred with a focus on real estate.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening & closing files.
• Conducting conflict searches.
• Preparing documents for real estate transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

College diploma or university degree in related field

Tools

Teraview

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Details

Description

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern 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 and Business Law practice groups in the London, Ontario office. Entry-level to early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office, or as required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Opening & closing files.
• Conducting conflict searches.
• Inputting files into Unity.
• Commercial real estate and financing transactions.
• Ordering title searches, title insurance policies, corporate searches and municipal reports when following waiver of conditions on transactions.
• Ordering mortgage and other payout statements for sale & mortgage transactions.
• Preparing documents for real estate and financing transactions as well as closing the transactions.
• Finalizing reports – to both clients and financial institutions.
• Billings.
• Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files.
• Reviewing, updating and maintaining minute books, completing assessments and preparing annual resolutions and other corporate documents from time to time.
• Assisting in drafting and preparation of corporate documents.
• Preparation and filing of documentation as required.
• Maintaining an effective BF system.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum1-5 years of law clerk experience is preferred with a demonstrated interest in the areas of residential and commercial real estate. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.
• Knowledge of Teraview and the requirements of Teraview with respect to title and Unity matters.
• College diploma or university degree in related field 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 who have been 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 is proud to offer 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