Real Estate Law Clerk
Lennox & Penney LLP | Cambridge, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Lennox & Penney LLP is a Cambridge-based law firm practising in real estate, corporate and commercial law, and wills and estates. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Real Estate Law Clerk to join our team.
The successful candidate will primarily handle residential real estate transactions, with opportunities to assist on commercial real estate and private mortgage matters. Commercial responsibilities will be limited to the real estate aspects of transactions. Corporate law clerk experience is not required or expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage residential purchases, sales and refinances from opening through closing and post-closing.
- Conduct title searches, review title documents and prepare closing documentation.
- Order and coordinate title insurance policies.
- Prepare and register electronic documents using Teraview.
- Review lender instructions and prepare mortgage documentation.
- Prepare statement of adjustments, trust ledgers and closing statements.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, real estate agents and opposing counsel.
- Coordinate closings, including receipt and disbursement of funds, and complete post-closing reporting.
- Maintain accurate files using Lawyer Done Deal, LLC and Ghost Practice.
- Assist with commercial real estate and private mortgage transactions, where applicable.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Ontario real estate law clerk experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of residential real estate transactions and conveyancing procedures.
- Proficiency with Teraview and real estate conveyancing software.
- Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files independently and meet deadlines.
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
Preferred Assets (Not Required)
- Experience with commercial real estate transactions.
- Experience with private mortgage transactions, including acting for private lenders and/or borrowers.
- Familiarity with Lawyer Done Deal, LLC and/or Ghost Practice.
Candidates with residential real estate experience are encouraged to apply, even without commercial real estate or private mortgage experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Exposure to residential and commercial real estate matters.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
