Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Location: Hamilton, ON (Hybrid)
Salary: $75,000-$90,000

We are currently recruiting a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk for a highly reputable firm in Hamilton. The candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Real Estate and Banking Department by reviewing and understanding commitment letters, mortgage instructions and other loan-related documents and preparing security and closing documents, as well as other tasks involved in the management of files. This position receives limited direction or guidance; tasks and objectives are accomplished independently.

• Has complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches to drafting.
• Drafts a variety of documentation, from precedents and/or direction from professional, including agreements, closing documents and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
• Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents, drafting requisitions and title clean-up matters.
• Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and correspondence, using computer databases and imaging software.
• Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
• Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
• Receives directions from the professional on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
• Corresponds with government authorities and opposing counsel.
• Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate has a proficiency in real estate matters and also experience and/or interest in applying them in a lending context.
• Thorough knowledge and experience using Teraview along with ability to conduct and review title searches.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
• In depth knowledge of real estate and lending legal terminology and principles.
• Detail oriented and ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, often under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Handle stress in a business-like manner.
• Strong technical aptitude with excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office
• Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
• 5+ years as a Law Clerk/Paralegal.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 20 vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.

3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.