Real Estate Law Clerk or Legal Assistant

Harrison Pensa LLP; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a permanent, full-time Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to support its Real Estate practice. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on organization and attention to detail. Responsibilities include organizing real estate documentation, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and completing transactions. The position offers a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial working environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant focusing on Financial Services or Real Estate.
• Efficient self-starter with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare all transactional documentation related to real estate.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the full-cycle completion of real estate and commercial deals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal industry software

Job description

Harrison Pensa is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to support our Real Estate practice area at our St. Thomas location.

We are looking for an individual who will be successful in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, and who is self-driven with strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare all transactional documentation related to mortgages, purchases, sales, and refinances, including agreements of purchase and sale;
• Request and complete necessary searches and registrations;
• Completion of real estate and commercial deals;
• Liaise with clients, lenders, brokers, financial institutions, real estate agents, lawyers, and staff;
• Communicating to internal and external parties regarding ongoing file management;
• Assists with the full-cycle completion of real estate and commercial deals;
• Ensuring closing documents are prepared, accurately, within applicable timelines;
• Administrative tasks including file openings/closings, expense requisitions, e-filing, and hard copy filing;
• Diarizing files to ensure deadlines are met;
• Assist other lawyers and staff within the practice group when necessary;
• Other duties as required.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Ideally Has The Following Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant with a focus on Financial Services or Real Estate;
• Experience in financing and real estate;
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to changing priorities, and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to work as a team player and independently;
• Efficient self-starter and quick learner;
• Courteous, client-focused, and professional attitude;
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
• Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma or related discipline would be an asset;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal industry software.
  
  

We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.

Harrison Pensa LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in St. Thomas and London. Our team of over 60 lawyers provide legal services to individuals, families and businesses on a range of matters including personal injury law, litigation and dispute resolution, family law, wills and estates, charities & not-for-profits, corporate law and real estate.

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, St. Thomas is a picturesque community with an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and all the amenities of a big city.

We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply. Click below to apply, or send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] indicating “Real Estate Law Clerk or Legal Assistant” in the subject line.

We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.

While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.