Real Estate Law Clerk - Quality Assurance

Stewart Title; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Real Estate Law Clerk to join their Quality Assurance team. This role involves conducting quality assurance reviews of real estate documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing training and support to staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a reputable organization known for its commitment to exceptional service and innovative solutions. If you are passionate about real estate and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a real estate law firm or equivalent.
• Knowledge of residential real estate transactions and related guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance reviews at client offices, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Prepare and present findings to the Supervisor and internal groups.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship Building

Education

Ontario Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

Job Description

Job Summary

A Real Estate Law Clerk with our Quality Assurance team in the Claims Department is responsible for visiting client offices to conduct quality assurance reviews. In this role, the successful candidate will perform key quality assurance processes, including developing and conducting interviews, reviewing title, agreements of purchase and sale, mortgage documents, surveys and other real estate related closing documents, documenting and ensuring business requirements and guidelines are being followed.

Responsibilities:

• Visiting client offices to conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews (may include occasional long-distance travel)
• Meet QA targets as determined by the Supervisor.
• Prepare and discuss findings and reports with the Supervisor and present findings/reports to internal groups as required.
• Communicate with Lawyers and clerks with respect to the results of the review.
• Communicate/assist in communicating the review results to management personnel.
• Coordinate schedule and standard requirements with administrative staff and business development managers
• Prepare draft summary letters and undertakings for review by Supervisor.
• Review law societies/notary societies disciplinary matters and advise Supervisor of any disciplinary matters requiring action and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide/assist in providing training, coaching and guidance to other QA staff as required
• Undertaking special projects as required.
• Provide input into areas of practice that lawyers appear to need more education about.
• Research, if requested, on such areas
• Assistance with developing materials for education programs if required
• If required, providing assistance in training for new and existing clients.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Minimum 3 years real estate law firm/transaction experience or equivalent
• Ontario law clerk diploma.
• Knowledge of residential real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with Law Society of Ontario’s Rule of Professional Conduct and Residential Real Estate Transactions Practice Guidelines
• Valid and in good standing driver’s license
• Willing to travel for various amounts of time.
• Ability to work from home or in the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Professional sales approach and the ability to build relationships.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Background knowledge of title insurance is an asset.

Salary Range

$60,000 to $70,000 annually

Please note that salaries are dependent on various matrix including experience, education, skills etc.

Stewart Title is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know. We can be reached by:

• Email ([e-mail])
• Telephone: [phone] (please ask to speak to a Human Resources representative)
• Mail: 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2
• Fax: [phone]

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