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Job description
Real Estate Law Clerk/Legal Assistant - 1 year Contract (maternity leave coverage)
Details:
We are a boutique legal firm in North York (TTC accessible convenient location).
We are looking for a Residential Real Estate Clerk/Legal Assistant with at least 2 years of experience and ability to handle all aspects of residential purchase, sale, and mortgage real estate transactions with limited supervision, including performing a sub-search of title and off-title searches.
It's one year contract to cover maternity leave with the possibility of extension or transfer to a full time position.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to be flexible, time conscious with regards to deadlines, work well under pressure independently and in a team environment. We are looking for someone who has a great attitude, is motivated, organized, has attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare and register various documents in Teraview including Transfers, Charges, Easements, Notices, Discharges etc.
· Communicate with clients to take instructions, obtain information, and report on status
· Prepare documents and letters regarding real estate matters/transactions
· Organize/collect document materials for Residential and Commercial Real Estate deals and summarize this information
· Create reporting letters and reports
· Close completed files, keep files organized and accessible
· Handle routine administrative details
· Other general duties as required
Qualifications:
· A diploma in a related Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk program or equivalent years of experience
· At least 2+ year of experience in a similar position in a Real Estate Law practice
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Conveyancer, PC Law and Teraview
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
· Dependability, accuracy, and efficiency
· Excellent organizational, computer, communication (oral and written) skills
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
· Strong experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel
· Experience in Teraview, Conveyancer, LawyerDoneDeal, and PC Law
· Ability to liaise with legal assistants, law clerks, lawyers, clients, and mortgage brokers
· Ability to work with a file from start to finish, to take the initiative, prioritize and multitask
· Knowledge of Russian is an asset
To apply, please submit your resume to: [email protected].
We thank for your interest in our position! Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $45,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Real Estate Law Clerk: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-07-03
About Steiner Law Group
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.slgcanada.com
