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Real Estate Law Clerk

3 months ago

lindsay, Canada WARDS LAWYERS PC Full time

WARDS LAWYERS PC is a progressive, mid-size law firm located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. We have an opportunity for a dynamic, passionate, and driven Real Estate Law Clerk to join our growing team.


Our Real Estate Practice :


Our real estate team has extensive experience to assist our clients buy, sell or refinance property, whether it is residential, commercial or industrial, including:


  • Agreements of Purchase and Sale
  • Purchase and Sale Transactions
  • Institutional Mortgage Refinancing
  • Private Mortgages and Refinancing (Lender or Borrower)
  • Residential Leases
  • Beneficial / Co-Ownership Agreements
  • Commercial Financing
  • Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions, Dispositions and Leasing


Roles and Responsibilities:


The primary responsibility of a Real Estate Law Clerk is to provide professional support and assistance to lawyers practicing in the area of Real Estate by preparing a wide variety of legal documents, drafting correspondence and communicating with clients (including acting as an intermediary between clients and lawyers) to support the successful completion of real estate transactions, as well as performing other general office and clerical duties.


Specific day-to-day responsibilities may include:


  • Completing new client intakes and scheduling consultation appointments
  • Opening and closing client files, in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, individual lawyer file opening procedures, and LSO requirements
  • Managing emails, correspondence, calendar entries, client meetings, closing dates, etc.
  • Acting as a liaison with clients, opposing counsel and other third parties
  • Managing electronic client files in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures
  • Collecting, organizing and reviewing client documents and information necessary for the closing of the client’s transaction
  • Reviewing Agreements of Purchase and Sale, noting critical dates, obligations, etc.
  • Submitting requests for title searches and off-title searches; reviewing search results
  • Conducting online sub-searches and execution searches (Teraview)
  • Assisting with applications to municipalities for division of land (severances)
  • Assisting with the identification and resolution of title issues
  • Preliminary drafting of requisition letters and responses to requisitions letters
  • Monitoring deadlines (internal / external) to ensure timely completion of file-related tasks
  • Reviewing mortgage instructions and ensuring compliance with all requirements of same
  • Drafting of real estate closing documents (for sales, purchases, refinances, etc.) and assisting with the closing process, including registration of documents (Teraview)
  • Reporting to clients following the completion of transactions in a timely manner
  • Docketing time daily and maintaining accurate billing records
  • Processing client invoices and monitoring client payment of accounts


Qualifications and Skills:


This opportunity is most suited for law clerks with 5 + years of related experience that wish to gain valuable experience and continue to develop their expertise, while maintaining a work-life balance only available in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

You will work efficiently under pressure, while maintaining an excellent standard of performance and client service. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.


You will be comfortable with technology tools, including having a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, Unity and Teraview. Experience with practice management software is an asset.


Compensation:


Compensation will be commensurate with experience and/or ability and, as such, may be different than the pay range indicated. Group benefits and retirement savings plans are available. This is an in-office position. Hybrid work options may be available.


About WARDS LAWYERS PC :


Established in 2003 by founders Jason and Karissa Ward, we are a full-service law firm offering expertise in civil litigation, employment, family law, real estate, business and corporate, estate planning and administration, personal injury and criminal law.


We pride ourselves on offering a pleasant and diverse working environment. Our team approach offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly skilled legal professionals. Our commitment to quality and best practices is supported by technological innovation that benefits both our team and our clients.


We also have a deep commitment to our community, initiating events to support local charitable organizations, including Haunt Your Home, a Halloween house decorating contest which raised over $30,000 for local non-profit organizations over several years, as well a Kids’ Road Hockey Tournament, which raised funds to support youth mental health in our community.


Our dedication to community engagement also extends to:


  • Encouraging and facilitating community volunteer opportunities
  • Supporting staff initiatives in the workplace in support of local organizations
  • Sponsorship of a variety of youth sports teams and organizations
  • Hosting community educational events, publishing weekly legal blogs and broadcasting a monthly legal podcast
  • Encouraging staff and lawyer participation on community Boards and Committees supporting local not-for-profit organizations


Application Instructions:


Please respond, in confidence, to: Melissa Wemyss, C.E.O. ( )


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. No telephone inquiries or agencies, please.