Real Estate Law Clerk

**Real Estate Law Clerk** **Pay:** CA$56,000 – CA$75,000 per year, based on experience **About Us** Willie Cheng Law Office is a growing real estate law firm serving residential and commercial clients. We are a small, diverse team that cares about each other, our work and our clients. Everyone here is valued, respected and supported, and we share our knowledge so the whole team keeps growing. **What You'll Do** * Manage residential and commercial purchase, sale, finance and refinance files, from instructions to final reporting * Review agreements of purchase and sale and lender instructions * Conduct and analyze title and off-title searches, and handle requisition letters * Prepare closing documents, statements of adjustments and trust ledger statements * Prepare closing documents * Coordinate with clients, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders and other law firms to close on time * Follow up on undertakings and discharges, and prepare reporting letters to clients and lenders * Any other work as assigned **What We're Looking For** * 2+ years of Ontario real estate law clerk experience (3+ preferred). Experienced real estate legal assistants ready for the next step are encouraged to apply. * Law Clerk diploma, or equivalent experience * Working knowledge of Unity (or similar closing software) and Teraview * Commercial real estate experience is an asset * Sound judgment on title issues, and the confidence to flag problems early * Excellent organization and follow-through on many files at once * Fluent English; Cantonese or Mandarin an asset **What We Offer** * Competitive salary based on experience, with health, dental and vision benefits * A predictable schedule (9:00 to 6:00, Monday to Friday) where work stays at the office * Exposure to both residential and commercial matters * Room to grow into a senior law clerk role **How to Apply** * Email your resume to belinda@wclo.ca with the subject line exactly: **“Law Clerk – [Your Last Name] – [Years of Real Estate Experience]”** * In a short note (3–4 sentences), tell us which closing software you use, the types of files you handle most often, and how many files you usually carry at once. * We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. * We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available on request for candidates with disabilities at any stage of the hiring process. Pay: $56,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site parking * Vision care Application question(s): * When can you start? * Can you work on-site Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm? * How many years of Ontario real estate law clerk experience do you have? Language: * Cantonese or Mandarin (preferred) Work Location: In person