Real estate clerk

Lak Law Firm Professional Corporation is a boutique law firm located in Thornhill, Ontario, with a strong focus on *residential/commercial real estate, corporate law, and wills & estates*. We are seeking an *experienced Real Estate Clerk* to join our team. The successful candidate must be comfortable handling *residential real estate files independently from start to finish*, communicating directly with clients and other professionals, and managing multiple files and deadlines in a busy practice. Experience with *corporate files is strongly preferred*. Key Responsibilities ? Real Estate * Manage residential real estate files from *opening through closing* * Open and organize files and obtain all required client information and documentation * Review Agreements of Purchase and Sale and identify outstanding information or issues * Order and review title searches and relevant searches * Prepare and review requisition letters * Prepare statements of adjustments and closing statements * Prepare closing documents and registration documents * Coordinate with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, realtors and other lawyers * Communicate with financial institutions regarding mortgage instructions and payouts * Review and follow up on lender instructions and outstanding requirements * Coordinate electronic closings * Complete registrations and post-closing work * Maintain accurate and up-to-date file records * Follow up on outstanding documents and deadlines independently * Ensure files are properly closed and all post-closing requirements are completed Corporate Experience Experience assisting with or independently handling *corporate files* is an important asset. Responsibilities may include: * Corporate incorporations * Corporate minute books and maintenance * Preparation and organization of corporate resolutions * Share issuances and transfers * Annual corporate filings and updates * Corporate name changes and other routine corporate matters * Maintaining corporate records and registers * Assisting the lawyer with corporate transactions and documentation Qualifications & Experience * *3+ years of experience as a real estate clerk/legal assistant* * Strong experience handling *Ontario residential real estate transactions from start to finish* * Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision * Strong understanding of Ontario real estate closing procedures * Experience communicating with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, realtors and other lawyers * Excellent organizational and time-management skills * Strong attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines * Professional, reliable and client-focused * *Corporate law experience is strongly preferred* * Experience with *Clio Grow and Unity* is an asset What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who can *take ownership of their files* and does not require step-by-step direction for routine real estate matters. The ideal candidate should be able to identify what is outstanding on a file, follow up proactively, communicate with the relevant parties, and ensure the transaction progresses smoothly toward closing. Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate issues before they become closing problems are essential. Compensation *Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.* Location *Thornhill, Ontario* This is an *in-office position*, with flexibility for exceptional circumstances. How to Apply Please submit your *resume *outlining your real estate and corporate law experience. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Experience: * Real estate law: 2 years (required) * corporate law: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person