Law Clerk, Real Estate and Land Development 5+ Years – London (In-Office)

Lerners; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Law Clerk, Real Estate and Land Development 5+ Years – London (In-Office)

Job Category: Legal Support

Requisition Number: LAWCL001387

Posted: March 14, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

London, Ontario

Description

Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario with offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy, and Kitchener. We maintain an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Real Estate and Land Development practice group in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working in a similar position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparing real estate transactions for closing, with a particular emphasis on new home residential sales, condominium sales, and commercial and private mortgages acting for the borrower;
• Experience with the registration of subdivisions and condominiums and associated new home/condo sales would be an asset;
• Ordering title and off-title searches, corporate searches, and municipal reports when deals are firm;
• Ordering payout statements on sale & mortgage files;
• Finalizing reports to clients and financial institutions;
• Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files;
• Detailed file organization - paper and electronic filing;
• Maintaining an effective BF system;
• Communicating with clients and other professionals by phone and email;
• Strong knowledge of Unity and Teraview;
• Drafting correspondence, preparing accounts, depositing cash receipts, paying invoices, and collection of accounts receivable;

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Teraview and the requirements of Teraview with respect to title and Unity matters.
• College diploma or university degree in a related field is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with skill level and years of experience:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental, and Vision care