Real Estate Law Clerk

Kelly; Whitby; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental

Life insurance

Emergency travel assistance

Holiday and vacation pay

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a part-time Real Estate Law Clerk in Whitby, Ontario. You will handle clerical tasks related to real estate transactions, including file management, document preparation and coordination with clients, lenders, and counsel.

The role is casual and as-needed, with a pay rate of CAD 35 per hour. Ideal candidates have a law clerk diploma or equivalent and substantial real estate experience, including title searches and closing procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold a law clerk diploma/certificate or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate law and transaction management preferred.
• Familiar with title searches, closing procedures and real estate documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal practice-management software.

Responsibilities

• Open, maintain, and organize real estate transaction files.
• Prepare, review, and revise closing documents, correspondence, and reporting letters.
• Conduct title searches and review title documents, registrations, and related records.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, real estate agents, opposing counsel, and government offices.
• Track closing dates, document deadlines, funds, and outstanding requirements.
• Prepare closing statements and assist with trust accounting and disbursements, as authorized.
• Arrange execution and registration of documents.
• Provide clients with updates and respond to routine inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Client service

Microsoft Office

Legal practice-management software

Education

Law clerk diploma/certificate

Tools

Electronic registration systems

Job description

Kelly is hiring! We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our client’s team as a Part-time Real Estate Law Clerk in Whitby, ON! In this part-time, casual role, you’ll help our client with their clerical needs.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Open, maintain, and organize real estate transaction files.
• Prepare, review, and revise closing documents, correspondence, and reporting letters.
• Conduct title searches and review title documents, registrations, and related records.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, real estate agents, opposing counsel, and government offices.
• Track closing dates, document deadlines, funds, and outstanding requirements.
• Prepare closing statements and assist with trust accounting and disbursements, as authorized.
• Arrange execution and registration of documents.
• Provide clients with updates and respond to routine inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.
• Other duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Law clerk diploma, certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in real estate law and transaction management preferred.
• Familiarity with title searches, closing procedures, and real estate documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice-management software.
• Knowledge of applicable real estate procedures and electronic registration systems is an asset.

Details

• Pay Rate: $35/hour
• Schedule: Casual as needed

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance.
• In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known.