Senior Law Clerk

Express Employment Professionals - Cambridge; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Halton Region is seeking a Legal Assistant for a maternity leave contract. The role involves managing residential real estate transactions, conducting title searches, preparing documents, and offering administrative support. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or law clerk in residential real estate law.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential purchase, sale, mortgage, and refinancing files from inception to completion.
• Conduct title searches and off-title due diligence for residential real estate transactions.
• Draft and review key transaction documents, maintaining clear communication.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft 365

PC Law / Soluno

Teraview

Unity

DocuSign

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Legal Assistant Maternity Leave Contract

Job Function : Legal and Administrative

Employment Type : Full-time

Seniority Level : Associate

Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Handle residential purchase, sale, mortgage, and refinancing files from inception to completion.
• Title Searches & Due Diligence: Conduct title searches and off-title due diligence for residential real estate transactions, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• Document Preparation: Draft and review key transaction documents, including agreements of purchase and sale, requisition letters, deeds, registrable instruments, affidavits, and statements of adjustment.
• Correspondence: Draft routine correspondence, including final reports to clients and lenders, maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Title Registration: Conduct title searches and register documentation using Teraview and Unity systems.
• Issue Resolution: Assess and resolve title issues, analyze registered encumbrances, and provide concise summaries.
• File Organization: Organize and coordinate files and closings, ensuring all documentation is in order.
• File Maintenance: Maintain and update current and archived files in the firm's filing system.
• Administrative Support: Perform ancillary duties, including administrative tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft 365, PC Law / Soluno, Teraview, Unity, and DocuSign.
• Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or law clerk, specifically in residential real estate law.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a pleasant and outgoing demeanor.
• Workload Management: Proven ability to handle a high volume of transactions, particularly during busy seasons (up to 30 transactions / month).
• Additional Assets: Familiarity with corporate / commercial transactions and / or wills and estates matters is a plus.