Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada Cass & Bishop Professional Corporation Full time

The law firm of Cass & Bishop is seeking a lawyer with real estate experience to fill a junior associate position available due to a family medical emergency. This is a permanent position. As a lawyer in our real estate department, you will be working for one of the oldest, most respected, and busiest law firms in Halton region, functioning as part of a team that is focused on helping clients and co-workers alike. As legal advisor to clients and the administrative assistants who support you, expect an often fast-paced work environment in which time-management, organization, and communication skills will be key.

Please also note that a positive attitude toward, and acceptance of, following the advice of local public health experts, regarding health and safety precautions relating to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, including but not limited to physical distancing, masking, vaccination (if able), respiratory hygiene (e.g., handwashing, coughing/sneezing into a tissue or bend of your arm), and staying home when sick, will be required.

**Reasons to apply**:

- Health and safety is top priority
- Competitive salary
- Health and fitness benefits
- Incentive pay
- Work-from-home opportunities
- Up-to-date technology
- Modern office space
- Conveniently located between two highway exits
- Proximity to less expensive housing markets and greater green space
- Supportive work environment
- Culturally diverse staff (LGBTQ2S+ welcome)
- Human resource management focused on fairness and transparency
- Potential for profit share

Interviews will be conducted on Zoom.

**Detailed Job Description**

**Daily Real Estate Tasks May Include the Following**
- Communicating with potential clients to identify what they require and providing a quote
- Checking for conflicts of interest before starting a new matter
- Confirming the retainer terms with client
- Obtaining a retainer fee from clients where warranted
- Verifying the identity of clients in accordance with Law Society regulations
- Checking for deadlines such as requisitions, and making sure to confirm with assistant that completed
- Responding to correspondence from clients and other parties
- Reviewing status certificate for a condo purchase
- Reviewing new home agreement, explaining terms to client and requesting any amendments
- Preparing or reviewing the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for private transactions
- Supervising assistant with carriage of file
- Explaining title insurance options to client
- Reviewing requisition letters on purchase transactions
- Reviewing the response to requisitions on sale transactions
- Ascertaining when it is necessary for a party to have independent legal advice
- Confirming client’s spousal status and making sure any required consents are obtained
- Authorizing payments from trust account
- Completing or reviewing title search, including Planning Act analysis
- Determining which, if any, off-title searches are required and confirming with client
- Determining what is required to solve title problems and implementing same
- Reviewing the Title Acknowledgement client is to sign
- Reviewing endorsements to be selected in title insurance policy
- Accepting and reviewing mortgage instructions
- Reviewing and signing the request for funds for transactions with a mortgage
- Reviewing draft mortgages to ensure in compliance with lender instructions
- Confirming Land Transfer Tax particulars (consideration, rebate eligibility, etc.)
- Reviewing and verifying terms on Statements of Adjustment
- Meeting with clients prior to closing a transaction to explain documents
- Reviewing the Prescribed Information Statement
- Reviewing closing documents received from other side on a transaction
- Reviewing documents to be signed for completeness in Teraview
- Reviewing and signing undertakings
- Reviewing insurance binder to ensure coverage is in compliance with lender instructions
- Reviewing Tarion certificate or occupancy permit on a new build property
- Negotiating with other side regarding pre-closing issues with property (eg. damage to property)
- Making sure that unfulfilled undertakings received are followed up on
- Reviewing the report to client once a transaction is complete
- Reviewing and signing report to lender

**General Tasks May Include**
- Notarizing documents
- Providing independent legal advice
- Filing annual reports for Law Society and Law Pro
- Making sure that have fulfilled annual CPD requirements
- Fostering good relationships with potential referral sources like mortgage brokers and real estate agents

**Wills Tasks Can Include**
- Communicating with potential clients to identify what they require and providing a quote
- Checking for conflicts of interest before starting a new matter
- Confirming the retainer terms with client
- Obtaining a retainer fee from clients where warranted
- Verifying the identity of clients in accordance with Law Society regulations
- Meeting with client to receive instructions
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