Real Estate and Development Law Clerk/assistant

6 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Scarfone Hawkins LLP Full time

**Required Qualifications and Skills**

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is a preeminent law firm located in the City of Hamilton. We work together to create a vision of which everyone may be proud. We share our expertise with our community, through our involvement with charities and non-profits, by giving back to the region we call home.

We are looking for a Clerk to join our Commercial Real Estate and Development practice group. If you are you passionate about the work you do, are looking for an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team, are you eager to be a part of a company that gives back? **Then we want to hear from you**

This position can be performed in a hybrid model after completion of the probationary period.

**Hours of Work**:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional Hours maybe required based on operational needs.

**What you will be doing**
- Drafting purchase, sale and mortgage documents
- Liaising with lawyers and accounting department to complete day of closing administration
- Reporting to clients and lenders
- Drafting and registering a variety of land registration documents, including, Applications, Charges and Discharges, Condominium by-laws, Easements, Notices, Restrictions, and Transfers in both Registry and Land Titles system
- Preparing standard builder documents using builder software programs, liaising with lawyers, purchasers and consultants to complete subdivision and condominium project closings
- Reporting to Tarion and Excess Condominium Deposit Insurers regarding purchaser deposit compliance.
- Adhere to all company’s policies, guidelines and statutory/legislative requirements.
- Attend and participate in team and supervision meetings.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**Required Qualifications and Skills**
- Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course.
- Experience and knowledge of commercial Real Estate/Development processes and documents.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Proficient in formatting legal documents and explaining them to clients.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to deadlines and the dynamic nature of commercial development real estate transactions.
- Skilled at handling transactions from beginning to end.
- Ability to work well in a team environment employing good communication and social skills,
- Recognize and respect people’s diversity, individual differences and perspective.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Well versed in MS Word, Conveyancer and Teraview.
- Strength in MS Excel would also be preferable but is not required.
- You will also need to train and become proficient in our practice management software (Leap Legal) and software systems required by lenders, such as FCT SureFund.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Motivated self-starter.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills

**What we offer to you**:

- Newly renovated and convenient office location in the heart of Hamilton’s downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and transportation.
- **Hybrid work model** in which remote work will be permitted at least 2 days per week **after successful completion of training and probationary period**.
- Opportunity to further develop your skills in this role.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including, life insurance, dental care, disability insurance, extended health care, vision care, employee assistance program, health care spending account.
- Fantastic office culture with many firm events.

**Salary**: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- law clerk: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Hamilton, ON L8P 4R5 (required)

Work Location: In person

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