real estate law clerk
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June 27, 2024
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Mann Lawyers
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*Overview:*
Join Mann Lawyers LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Ottawa and Perth. We are dedicated to providing top-notch legal services to a diverse clientele, including individuals and businesses. As a Law Clerk at Mann Lawyers, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team and contributing to the success of our clients.
*The Role:*
Mann Lawyers is recruiting for a Real Estate Law Clerk who will be responsible for completing predominantly residential transactions but may also complete commercial and builder transactions.
The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort with organizing their time and files.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Managing purchase, sale, and refinance files from start to finish;
* Conducting title searches, drafting requisitions, preparing and registering deeds and charges/discharges;
* Managing closing activities for transactions;
* Preparing transactional documents, including for private and institutional lenders;
* Drafting correspondence, coordinating with clients and lenders;
* Ordering and issuing title insurance policies;
* Scheduling appointments and interacting with clients and/or other parties;
* Filing, diarizing deadlines, and maintaining a solid reminder system;
* Handling general administration of file work;
* Preparing various accounting documents including but not limited to preparation of client accounts;
* Opening and closing client files, including preparing reports to clients and banks/lenders; and
* Any other duties, as assigned.
*Requirements:*
_*Knowledge & Skills*_
* Solid knowledge of real estate legal procedures and statutes;
* Knowledge of title insurance software;
* Experience with MS Office software;
* Knowledge of TeraView, Unity, and RealtiWeb;
* Knowledge of Soluno accounting software;
* Strong knowledge of real estate law;
* Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to proofread and format documents, time management and organizational skills;
* Ability to multi-task;
* Professional, tactful, and highly dependable;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
* Has immense pride in their work; and
* Work collaboratively in a workplace with dignity and respect.
_*Education & Work Experience*_
* 5+ year(s) of previous real estate experience
* Experience with commercial purchase and sale transactions would be considered an asset
* Experience with builder transactions/development work would be considered an asset
* Minimum of a law clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience and education
_*Other*_
* Must be able to work in the office (some remote work may be possible, based on department needs)
It would be preferable, though not necessary, for candidates to have experience with using Zoom, Net Documents, TreeFort, and Pactima.
Salary level is commensurate with experience and health benefits are provided.
Mann Lawyers is committed to creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for all individuals in the workplace. It is our policy to make decisions on hiring, promotions, rewards and other human resources issues based on merit (including a person?s qualifications, ability and performance). We welcome applications from *all* qualified candidates.
Mann Lawyers welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Mann Lawyers. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process.
If you are excited for this opportunity, but do not meet all of the requirements, we would strongly encourage you to apply anyway. We are always happy to hear from those who wish to work with us!
Only candidates considered for the position will be contacte
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LocationOttawa, ON
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Salary$55,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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