Job Details

KMB Law is seeking clerks to join our growing real estate practice. We are seeking Real Estate Law Clerks, with experience in commercial purchases and sales, secured lending, with a minimum of 3-5 years law clerk experience gained in a law firm of in-house environment in the Province of Ontario.

Experience in title rectification work, condominium and subdivision development will be considered an asset.

The successful candidates will be organized, detail-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.

These positions offer an exciting opportunity to assist clients on a variety of transactions including:

• Purchases and sales of a variety of asset classes, including industrial, retail and vacant land
• Bank, institutional and private real estate financing for both lenders and borrowers
• Condominium and subdivision development projects from start to finish
• Title repair and rectification

Our clients include a wide range of individuals and organizations, such as:

• Asset Management Companies
• Banks and Financial Institutions
• Private Lenders and MIC’s
• Developers and Builders
• Landlords and owner-operated businesses

Position Overview:

The Real Estate Clerks will assist with the day-to-day substantive and routine legal and administrative duties involved in a real estate transaction-based practice.

These positions may be located in our head office in Mississauga or our secondary office in downtown Toronto. The hours of work are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The successful candidates may be required to work outside of normal business hours to meet business and client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently draft a variety of documentation, including purchase and sale closing documents, mortgage security documents and related material agreements, opinions, requisitions, undertakings, correspondence and reports
• Prioritize and monitor the various components of a transaction in a reasonable and timely manner with minimal lawyer supervision

• Communicate effectively by letter, email and phone with clients, other law firms and government departments with respect to the various steps of a real estate transaction
• Prepare, review and evaluate title and off-title due diligence matters, together with preparing due diligence memos and title search summaries
• Prepare a variety of documents on Teraview, including transfers, charges, dicharges, applications, easements, and notices
• Review and evaluate purchase and sale agreements and lending commitment letters
• Determine appropriate processes and steps necessary for the conduct of a file while ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met, including reporting
• Order and process title insurance policies for a variety of real estate transactions
• Calculate, draft and analyze statement of adjustments, trust ledgers, advance statements and other financial documents and data and handle the receipt and disbursement of trust funds for transactions, while complying with financial reporting obligations established by the law firm, Lawpro and the Law Society of Ontario
• Collaborate and delegate effectively with support staff and accounting team
• Participate in the education of articling and summer students and junior lawyers within the firm, responding to inquiries as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• Completion of a Law Clerk Diploma is required
• Undergraduate degree and/or higher is preferred
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the structure of a real estate transaction
• Detail oriented, hardworking and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and possess a team player attitude
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact and effectively communicate with individuals at all levels
• Essential skills include superior administrative, organizational and time management skills, excellent oral and written communication, team player and willingness to be flexible to daily demands and willingness to accept additional responsibilities are required
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Products, most notably Word and Outlook
• Proficient in Teraview

The salary range for these vacant positions is $80,000 - $95,000.

KMB Law does not use AI to screen or select candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At KMB Law, we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. KMB Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.