Job Details

Commercial Real Estate

Position Title:    Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk
Reporting To:    Manager, Human Resources
Position Type:   Full-Time, Permanent

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and complete purchase and mortgage files
• Commercial purchases, sales, mortgages, refinancing, lending
• Conduct title/off-title searches
• Draft and coordinate documents required for closing
• Drafting of various internal and external correspondence

  
  Other:

• Assist with special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

  
  Qualifications:    

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience of related experience
• Law Clerk Diploma required
• Strong technical skills in Teraview, OnCorp, MS Word and Outlook
• Strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities, while respecting tight deadlines
• Possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills.  Able to work with a variety of individuals providing quality service at all times.
• Operates with a high degree of accuracy and has strong attention to detail
• Takes initiative and possesses well-developed organizational and time management skills
• A team player, with the ability to build relationships and provide strong customer service
• Ability to work independently, following instructions with minimal supervision
• Possesses good judgment and responds well to constructive feedback.
• Ability to discreetly handle highly confidential information
• Willingness to learn workflow schemes and in-house processes
• Familiarity working within a DMS system is an asset
• Experience with a law firm docketing system, such as 3E.

  
  Success in this role means:

• Has a strong client service approach
• Resourceful.Strong research, investigative and problem-solving skills
• The ability to meet tight internal and external deadlines while managing multiple projects and competing with demands for resources
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail
• Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment. Demonstrates the ability to share knowledge with others in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to be flexible with regards to hours during busy periods to meet the demands of the role
• Discretion and confidentiality is essential to this role and required at all times

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, with HSA
• RRSP plan with employer contributions
• Fitness and Wellness Benefit
• Education assistance

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks.

 If you are motivated and looking to excel, please submit your resume in confidence to: HR@torkinmanes.com

 About Us

Torkin Manes LLP is a vibrant, growing, medium-sized full-service law firm located in downtown Toronto. Our 100+ lawyers practise in all areas of business law and litigation. Torkin Manes is ranked as the #1 Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer and is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top Regional law firms by Chambers Canada. Our consistent top rankings are a testament to our client service ethic, commitment to the legal profession, and success in our areas of practice.

Torkin Manes LLP is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact Nazli Ghafoori, HR Manager, by email at nghafoori@torkinmanes.com or by phone 647-417-5311, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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