Job description
Real Estate Clerk
The job requires: * Managing and completing residential purchase, sale and
mortgage files from start to finish
Preparing and reviewing deeds, affidavits & amp; Agreements of Purchase and Sale
Drafting and coordinating necessary documents
Organizing and coordinating of files
Conducting and reviewing title searches, off-title searches and drafting
requisitions
Must have experience in all forms of residential real-estate files - purchases,
sales, mortgages and refinancing
Experience handling a high volume of files in a proficient and efficient manner
Being able to perform title searches and all relevant correspondence searches in
detail
Excellent oral and writing skills required
Experience in dealing with Family law files is an asset
Strong technical skills in conveyancing software, Teraview, FCT, PC Law, and
Microsoft Word &Outlook are required.
Independently manage residential real estate transaction files (i.e. purchase and
sale) from start to finish including drafting of all transaction documents and
correspondences with other solicitors through to reporting to clients and
lenders
Independently manage mortgage transactions, including drafting of all
mortgage documents, correspondences with the solicitors for the lenders and
borrowers through to reporting to clients and lenders
Schedule initial meetings between clients and lawyer
Assist with the collection of material and documents from clients to adequately
prepare documentation for execution
Read and interpret title searches/writ/execution searches and the ability to
determine when off-title searches are required.
Prepare all closing documents.
Order and arrange proper Title Insurance
Arrange and request all payout statements and tax bills for sale files
Prepare and calculate final ledgers, determine final amounts due from client
from closing on a purchase and amounts due and owing to client on a sale
Deal with writs and secured interests to enable the closing of transactions
Deal with appropriate tax authorities
Manage high volume of transactions
Prepare reporting letters/accounts to clients and lenders, promptly following
completion of files
Knowledge of government regulations and policies as they relate to real
property and the registration of documents.
Effective communication with other solicitors, title insurers, brokers, realtors
and clients.
Meet strict deadlines
Problem solving with independence
Communication in a professional manner with clients, lawyers and other team
members
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 1 year of Real Estate Law Clerk experience in Ontario is required
Ability to independently handle 20+ transactions per month during the busy
season
Successful completion of a Law Clerk diploma program
Proficiency in Unity, Microsoft Word, PC Law, FCT and MMS systems
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment while
maintaining a professional standard of performance and client service
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to troubleshoot
problems
Strong title search review capabilities
Strong time management skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person