Real Estate Law Clerk
ID: 9541
Job Description
Real Estate Law Clerk
Tired of city living? Waterloo offers a welcoming community and a place to truly call home. If you’re a Real Estate Law Clerk with five years relevant legal experience, this might be the perfect time to make a move. Join a long-standing law firm where stability meets a supportive, in-office team environment that feels like family. Our Client values work-life balance and provide a workplace that blends professionalism with a sense of home. If you’re ready to advance your career in a place where you can thrive, apply now!
Salary: Up to $55K
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of Real Estate files with minimal supervision
- Review agreements of purchase and sale and conduct appropriate searches, including off titles
- Evaluate and summarize search results and identify issues
- Draft transaction documents for purchase, sale and financing of residential property
- Prepare draft requisition letters and responses
- Attend meetings with clients to receive instructions, review documentation, have documents signed and report on status
- Liaise with clients, counsel, financial institutions, title insurance companies, land registry offices, etc.
- Raise potential issues to the attention of lawyer or senior law clerk
- Obtain and review title insurance policies and endorsements
- Attend closing of transactions and electronic registration of title documents
- Assist in transactions relating to zoning matters and land development
- Prepare and assemble closing books
- Maintain files and records in accordance with Firm procedures
- Perform ancillary duties and administrative tasks as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Law Clerk Diploma (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of law clerk experience in real estate required
- Keen eye for detail and strong time management skills
- Exceptional computer skills, particularly with MS Office
- Proficiency in the Ontario electronic land registry system (specifically Teraview) and Conveyancer (or Unity)
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
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