Real Estate Law Clerk

Perlin Bal Figol LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perlin Bal Figol LLP, a boutique law firm in Toronto, seeks a Real Estate Law Clerk to manage real estate lending transactions from opening through closing, including refinancing, mortgages and construction financing, as well as purchase and sale files.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of real estate law clerk experience, proficiency with Teraview, LEAP and MS Office, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. There are opportunities for advancement within the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a real estate law clerk.
• Experience with mortgage, refinancing and lending transactions, in addition to purchase and sale files.
• Proficiency with Teraview.
• Working knowledge of LEAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal and security documents for mortgage, refinancing and lending transactions.
• Preparing and registering instruments in Teraview, including discharges, mortgages and charges.
• Conducting title and off-title searches to support lending due diligence.
• Liaising with lenders, borrowers and external counsel throughout the financing process.
• Drafting and coordinating documents required for closing on purchase, sale and financing files.
• Preparing reporting letters and accounts for lender and borrower clients.
• Coordinating and corresponding with clients, lenders and external counsel.
• Filing electronic and physical documents.
• Drafting various internal and external correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Tools

Teraview

LEAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Perlin Bal Figol LLP is a boutique law firm seeking a Real Estate Law Clerk to join its growing team.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of real estate lending transactions, including refinancing, mortgages, and construction/bridge financing, along with commercial and residential purchase and sale files, from opening through closing.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing legal and security documents for mortgage, refinancing and lending transactions
• Preparing and registering instruments in Teraview, including discharges, mortgages and charges
• Conducting title and off-title searches to support lending due diligence
• Liaising with lenders, borrowers and external counsel throughout the financing process
• Drafting and coordinating documents required for closing on purchase, sale and financing files
• Preparing reporting letters and accounts for lender and borrower clients
• Coordinating and corresponding with clients, lenders and external counsel
• Filing electronic and physical documents
• Drafting various internal and external correspondence

An Ideal Candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience as a real estate law clerk
• Experience with mortgage, refinancing and lending transactions, in addition to purchase and sale files
• Proficiency with Teraview
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and LEAP legal software
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with an enthusiasm for contributing to the firm's growth. There will be significant opportunities for advancement into a managerial or team-lead position. As such, the ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise, judgment and independence to become an integrated member of the team of this growing law firm. We want the ideal candidate to lean into the role and take initiative.

Candidates can expect a high pressure and busy environment given the nature of the work and number of files. Thus, the expectation of the candidate is to consistently deliver high-quality work product and be accountable to the team. The firm encourages a solutions-focused (not problem-driven) approach to dealing with complications or issues that may arise on files. It is important for the candidate to be dependable and willing to take instructions. Working well with others is a must, since many of the firm's files require a team approach. Further, the firm is keen on its members learning and developing professionally, and so there are opportunities that may become available depending on the aptitude of the candidate and their willingness to take constructive feedback.