law clerk Toronto
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Full Time
Toronto
78038 - 57644 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.
We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
Your key contribution:We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
www.blg.com
.The Law Clerk is an integral member of BLG Beyond Leasing, providing substantive legal support to the leasing Lawyers and Legal Support Staff and contributing to the team’s exceptional client service.
The Law Clerk possesses a mind-set of continuous improvement and is a self-starter in a digital first environment.
Your key objectives
- Working with commercial property landlords and managers
- Conducting real estate due diligence, anticipating issues and recommending resolutions
- Obtaining and reviewing title insurance policies and endorsements
- Drafting of leasing agreements and amendments to existing leasing agreements, including renewals, assignments, surrenders and collateral lease documentation
- Managing complex leasing agreements and identifying discrepancies where applicable
- Liaising with clients, counsel, financial institutions, title insurance companies, land registry offices, opposite and third parties
- Assisting in transactions relating to zoning matters and land development
- Attending closing of transactions and electronic registration of title documents
- Adhering to time recording best practices including recording their time daily and contributing to annual revenue goals
- Managing daily workflow, keeping matters on track, meeting official deadlines and expected turnaround times
- Acting as a team player within BLG Beyond Leasing assisting with overflow, urgent deadlines and back-up coverage
- Working cooperatively with Legal Support Services and other members of the client service team
- Assisting with other related projects as assigned
What you bring to our Team
Along with your enthusiasm, positivity and passion for excellence, you bring the following key experiences and skills to our team:
- A certificate, degree or diploma as a Law Clerk or Paralegal or equivalent
- Minimum three years of relevant experience, including experience in a property management (leasing) environment
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Windows-based computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe/Kofax
- Experience with DocuSign/One Span, Closing Folders, Teraview and Conveyancer
- Highly adaptable, agile-minded and energetic
- Well organized and task-driven
- Proactive and regularly takes initiative
- A role model in discretion and sound judgement
- Recognizes the value and possesses the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal transactions
- Strong emotional intelligence with strong team player and interpersonal skills
BLG Beyond Cultural Values
In BLG Beyond, every member of our team has the responsibility and privilege to uphold our cultural values. Our shared values allow us to ensure our colleagues, teams and clients are ready for what’s next, that we are embracing the art of the possible through innovation and we are shaping how we engage with one another to continue on our entrepreneurial path. Our culture is not just words on a page or website, it is at the core of what we do, how we communicate and lead…it’s our DNA. Our cultural values allow us to be:
Visionary
We challenge the status quo and bring creativity to deliver more effective solutions. Push ourselves to think outside of the box.
Bold
Confidently taking risks and going above and beyond to create a new path to success. We see problems and challenges as opportunities to thrive. Vesting ourselves to take risks.
Transparent
We are clear about who we are and what we do. We believe that transparency builds trust, credibility and a strong team. Being open and authentic.
Dialed-in
We are in tune with what value means in each situation, we believe in what we do and our passion drives continuous improvement and innovation that yields excellent results. Thriving for collective success with passion.
Empowered
A place where we empower our people to channel their creativity when leveraging their experience and knowledge. Pushing ourselves to greatness.
BLG is committed to building and fostering a workplace that is reflective of our communities, where all firm members feel included, valued, and heard. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates but acknowledge the systemic and structural barriers that have, historically, marginalized and barred certain groups from accessing employment opportunities. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to employment, we strongly encourage applications from members of these historically marginalized groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women. Accommodations are available, upon request, in all aspects of the recruitment process.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
CEO: John Murphy
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.blg.com
Year Founded: 1823
