Real Estate Law Clerk

Cartel Agency Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional law firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk with over 5 years of relevant legal experience. This role involves handling all aspects of real estate files, drafting transaction documents, and liaising with clients and institutions. The firm values work-life balance and offers a supportive in-office team environment. Salary is up to $55K. Apply now to advance your career in a place to truly call home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law clerk experience in real estate required.
• Keen eye for detail and strong time management skills.
• Exceptional computer skills, particularly with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of Real Estate files with minimal supervision.
• Review agreements of purchase and sale and conduct appropriate searches.
• Draft transaction documents for purchase, sale, and financing of residential property.
• Attend closing of transactions and electronic registration of title documents.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and financial institutions.

Education

Law Clerk Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Ontario electronic land registry system (Teraview)

Conveyancer (or Unity)

Job description

Real Estate Law Clerk

Tired of city living? Waterloo offers a welcoming community and a place to truly call home. If you’re a Real Estate Law Clerk with five years relevant legal experience, this might be the perfect time to make a move. Join a long-standing law firm where stability meets a supportive, in-office team environment that feels like family. Our Client values work-life balance and provide a workplace that blends professionalism with a sense of home.

If you’re ready to advance your career in a place where you can thrive, apply now!

Salary: Up to $55K

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of Real Estate files with minimal supervision
• Review agreements of purchase and sale and conduct appropriate searches, including off titles
• Evaluate and summarize search results and identify issues
• Draft transaction documents for purchase, sale and financing of residential property
• Prepare draft requisition letters and responses
• Attend meetings with clients to receive instructions, review documentation, have documents signed and report on status
• Liaise with clients, counsel, financial institutions, title insurance companies, land registry offices, etc.
• Raise potential issues to the attention of lawyer or senior law clerk
• Obtain and review title insurance policies and endorsements
• Attend closing of transactions and electronic registration of title documents
• Assist in transactions relating to zoning matters and land development
• Prepare and assemble closing books
• Maintain files and records in accordance with Firm procedures
• Perform ancillary duties and administrative tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of law clerk experience in real estate required
• Keen eye for detail and strong time management skills
• Exceptional computer skills, particularly with MS Office
• Proficiency in the Ontario electronic land registry system (specifically Teraview) and Conveyancer (or Unity)

To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Search at [e-mail]