Law Clerk - North York, Canada - HiredUp

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2 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity to join the largest independent real estate brokerage in Canada as a Law Clerk


This is a contract role months)
with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time position.

The Role


As the Law Clerk, you will support the legal department with a wide range of real estate litigation, corporate, and compliance matters.


You Will

  • Manage incoming violations, notices and complaints from RECO (Real Estate Council of Ontario), various Real Estate Boards across the GTA, CRTC investigations and other regulatory compliance matters; review, compile evidence, draft and submit documents before administrative tribunals in a timely manner.
  • Liaise professionally with insurance adjusters, legal professionals and agents on all court related matters.
  • Gather and prepare evidence, assist in the drafting, filing and serving court pleadings.
  • Provide support in the preparation, coordination and attendance at hearings, discoveries, settlement conferences and trials.
  • Prepare correspondence and legal documents according to preapproved templates.
  • Assist in the management of corporate compliance agenda and policies, risk management, compile and report money laundering activities to FINTRAC.
  • Proficient in utilizing a tickler system, tracking open file matters, and general management of legal files.
  • Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Small Claims Court procedures, FINTRAC guidelines, RECO regulations TRREB rules and bylaws and REBBA, 200
  • Research and remain abreast of changes to statutes, rules and regulations within the real estate industry, and report such changes to the legal team and all departments affected by these changes.
  • Assist external counsel with corporate reorganizations, amalgamations and dissolutions by drafting and filing corporate organizational documents.
  • Maintain and continuously update minute book documentation, shareholders registers, ledgers, corporate structure charts etc. for all entities.
  • Prepare and file annual returns; conduct business name searches for availability and corporate profile searches.
  • Working knowledge of corporate registry systems, including PPSA and eCore.
  • Have full knowledge of the corporate charter documents and records to ensure compliance with governing statutes.

You Have

  • 3+ years experience as a Law Clerk in civil litigation and corporate law
  • 2+ years of real estate, compliance and corporate experience _
    (a plus)_
  • Completed a law clerk program recognized by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
  • Excellent research skills with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a fastpaced, highvolume environment

You Are

  • Highly organized and can manage multiple tasks at any given time
  • An excellent communicator (verbal and written) with solid people skills
  • An analytical thinker who works well under pressure

Job Type:
Fixed term contract


Salary:
$70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- corporate law: 3 years (required)
- civil litigation: 3 years (required)


Work Location:
In person
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