Senior Law Clerk - Real Estate

Lawson, Clark & Oldman; Ajax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ajax, Ontario seeks a Senior Real Estate Law Clerk to manage real estate files, assist lawyers, and ensure successful real estate closings. With a focus on collaboration and client service, this full-time position offers a competitive compensation and a supportive work culture emphasizing continuous learning and progress.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years experience in a Real Estate Law Clerk role.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with excellent client service skills.
• Ability to manage real estate transactions from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase, sale, mortgage refinance transactions.
• Reviewing and drafting purchase and sale agreements.
• Preparing and coordinating all closing documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service orientation

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Law Clerk Diploma from accredited Ontario program

Tools

Teraview

Unity

PCLAW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawson Clark & Oldman is one of Durham Region’s oldest and well-respected law firms. We are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Law Clerk (minimum 5-7 years experience) to join our firm. The successful candidate will assist lawyers with all aspects of a real estate file (commercial, residential, mortgage etc.) and must have the ability to manage real estate closings from beginning to end. The full-time, permanent position is based in Ajax, Ontario (This position is in-office – not remote) .

The candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate must also be detail-oriented and proactive with excellent time management skills. This position is best suited to qualified individuals who have excellent client service skills, are friendly and professional and are not shy about communicating with lawyers or clients directly. In addition, your refined organizational skills and outstanding ability to multi-task will ensure success in this role.

This position would be the ideal opportunity for a senior real estate clerk with a professional work ethic seeking to work in a rewarding and fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on having a culture that emphasizes collaboration, open communication, continuous learning, humility, and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Managing purchase, sale, mortgage re-finance transactions on residential and commercial files;
• Reviewing and drafting purchase and sale agreements;
• Conducting and interpreting title searches;
• Preparation and coordination of all closing documents;
• Preparation of disbursement statements and draft accounts;
• Preparation of final reporting to clients and lenders;
• Organizing documents for files;
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a Real Estate Law Clerk role;

Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited Ontario Law Clerk program certified with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;

Proficient in Teraview, Unity, PCLAW, and Microsoft Office;

Ability to multitask and manage real estate files from start to finish;

Excellent ability to multi-task, be highly organized and exceptional attention to detail;

Professional and ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;

Self-starter with ability to work independently, solve problems and demonstrate initiative;

Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;

Client service oriented.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Compensation :

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Paid vacation time

Paid time off

Extended health benefits (including dental care and life insurance)

Complimentary on-site parking

Possible supplemental pay type (bonus pay)

Work-life balance (Work hours are 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work some over-time hours; however, this is not a requirement)

The successful candidate will have opportunity for career growth

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to [e-mail], and include “Senior Real Estate Law Clerk” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest in our firm; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Benefits :

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Work from home

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus pay

Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations :

All customers are currently recommended to follow public heath guidelines, common surfaces are sanitized regularly etc.