Real Estate Law Clerk

Job summary

Manage residential real estate sale files for banks and financial institutions from initial transfer through closing, including power of sale transactions. Prepare and coordinate closing documents, conduct title searches, resolve title issues, liaise with transaction parties, and ensure deadlines, documentation, and funds are in place.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a well-established Toronto law firm, is seeking an experienced Residential Real Estate Clerk to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented real estate professional with a strong understanding of residential sale transactions who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Manage residential real estate sale files on behalf of banks and other financial institutions, primarily involving properties sold through the power of sale process. Handle files from the initial transfer through to closing, ensuring all transactions are completed accurately and efficiently. Prepare, review, and coordinate purchase and sale documentation, transfer documents, statements of adjustments, and other closing materials. Conduct title searches, review title matters, and coordinate the discharge of existing mortgages and other registrations as required. Liaise with financial institutions, opposing counsel, purchasers, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and other parties involved in each transaction. Monitor critical dates, coordinate closing requirements, and ensure all documentation and funds are in place for successful closings. Identify and resolve title issues, outstanding encumbrances, and other matters that may affect the transaction. Maintain organized and accurate electronic files while ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and firm procedures. Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Residential Real Estate Clerk. Strong experience managing residential real estate sale transactions from file opening through to closing. Experience handling power of sale transactions or sales on behalf of banks and financial institutions is a strong asset. Solid knowledge of Ontario residential real estate procedures, title searches, and closing requirements. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Proficiency with real estate software and standard office applications. Compensation Salary of up to $80,000, commensurate with experience. Collaborative team environment with the opportunity to contribute to a busy and growing practice. Full-time, fully in-office position in Toronto. We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Manage residential real estate sale files for banks and financial institutions from initial transfer through closing, including power of sale transactions. Prepare and coordinate closing documents, conduct title searches, resolve title issues, liaise with transaction parties, and ensure deadlines, documentation, and funds are in place.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of residential real estate clerk experience and strong experience managing sale transactions from file opening through closing. Candidates should know Ontario real estate procedures, title searches, and closing requirements, and demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and proficiency with real estate and office software.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Residential Real Estate Transactions
• Power Of Sale Transactions
• File Management
• Purchase And Sale Documentation
• Transfer Documents
• Statements Of Adjustments
• Title Searches
• Title Review
• Mortgage Discharges
• Closing Coordination
• Deadline Management
• Problem-Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Real Estate Software
• Electronic File Management

Job areas

• Legal

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