Senior Law Clerk - Real Estate

Lawson, Clark & Oldman

Ajax

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Paid time off

Extended health benefits

Complimentary on-site parking

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Possible bonus pay

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Real Estate Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. This full-time, in-office role in Ajax offers the chance to manage real estate transactions from start to finish, ensuring excellent client service and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience and a Law Clerk Diploma. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values communication, integrity, and continuous learning. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding legal setting. If you're ready to make an impact, this position is for you!

Qualifications

5-7 years experience in a Real Estate Law Clerk role required.
Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited program is essential.

Responsibilities

Manage purchase, sale, and mortgage transactions for real estate files.
Draft agreements and prepare closing documents.

Skills

Client Service Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

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 coldman@lcolaw.ca, 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

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