Real Estate Law Clerk - Hamilton, Canada - Scarfone Hawkins LLP

Scarfone Hawkins LLP
Scarfone Hawkins LLP
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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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**Real Estate Law Clerk

  • Hybrid Model**Scarfone Hawkins LLP is a preeminent law firm located in the City of Hamilton. We work together to create a vision of which everyone may be proud. We share our expertise with our community, through our involvement with charities and nonprofits, by giving back to the region we call home.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Assist lawyers with financing transactions, including preparation of security and mortgage documents
  • Be familiar with title and offtitle searches and able to review the same, including title reports, PPSA searches, property tax searches, and zoning certificates.
  • Drafting and registering a variety of land registration documents, including, Charges and Discharges.
  • Evaluate files to review facts, organize and determine appropriate process ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
  • Act as frontline liaison with clients, lenders, law offices and government agencies in matters connected with client files.
  • Schedule, coordinate and perform closings and other real estate transactions.
  • Enter and maintain applicable information in Teraview.
  • Prepare reports on completed transactions.
  • Assist with billing.
  • Support other administrative matters as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Completion of a postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course
  • Experience and knowledge of real estate processes and documents.
  • Minimum 3 years real estate experience.
  • Proficient in formatting legal documents and explaining them to clients.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to deadlines and the dynamic nature of financing transactions.
  • Skilled at handling transactions from beginning to end.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment employing good communication and social skills,
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Well versed in MS Word, and Teraview.
  • Strength in MS Excel would also be preferable but is not required.
  • You will also need to train and become proficient in our practice management software Leap Legal.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Motivated selfstarter.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

What we offer to you:


  • Newly renovated and convenient office location in the heart of Hamilton's downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and transportation.
  • Hybrid work model in which remote work will be permitted at least 2 days per week after successful completion of training and probationary period.
  • Opportunity to further develop your skills in this role.
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including: Life insurance, Dental care, Disability insurance, Extended health care, Vision care, Employee Assistance Program, Health Care Spending Account,
  • Fantastic office culture with many firm events.

Hours of Work:
fulltime, Monday to Friday, additional hours maybe required based on operational needs.


Salary:
compensatory with experience


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hamilton, ON L8N 4R5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8N 4R5
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