Law Clerk, Real Estate & Land Development and Business Law – (1-5 years) - London (Hybrid)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Details
Description With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Real Estate and Land Development and Business Law practice groups in the London, Ontario office. Entry-level to early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office, or as required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Opening & closing files.
- Conducting conflict searches.
- Inputting files into Unity.
- Commercial real estate and financing transactions.
- Ordering title searches, title insurance policies, corporate searches and municipal reports when following waiver of conditions on transactions.
- Ordering mortgage and other payout statements for sale & mortgage transactions.
- Preparing documents for real estate and financing transactions as well as closing the transactions.
- Finalizing reports – to both clients and financial institutions.
- Billings.
- Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files.
- Reviewing, updating and maintaining minute books, completing assessments and preparing annual resolutions and other corporate documents from time to time.
- Assisting in drafting and preparation of corporate documents.
- Preparation and filing of documentation as required.
- Maintaining an effective BF system.
Qualifications
- Minimum1-5 years of law clerk experience is preferred with a demonstrated interest in the areas of residential and commercial real estate. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.
- Knowledge of Teraview and the requirements of Teraview with respect to title and Unity matters.
- College diploma or university degree in related field an asset.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
How To Apply Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.
Benefits Of Working At Lerners Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.
Salary Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
About Lerners LLP
Lerners LLP is a full service law firm that has grown to become one of Ontario’s largest firms. Lerners' lawyers always put the client first, no matter whom you choose or what your situation is. They listen and explain all of your options until you understand them.
With over 100 lawyers offering expertise spanning over a diverse range of practice areas and more than 85 years of successful client service and representation, we can precisely align skills with needs. We welcome the opportunity to discuss in detail and strictest confidence how we can leverage our experience for your advantage.
Our lawyers are renowned for taking on complex cases, even to the extent of creating new law where none existed before. Our groundbreaking, high-profile court cases often create a stir in the media and favourable outcomes for our clients.
When you require strength in legal matters, Lerners delivers with a team of lawyers that has the insight to understand the challenges you're facing, the collaborative spirit to collectively respond to your needs, and the depth of experience to reach a positive outcome as quickly as possible.
Our areas of expertise and experience include: Personal Injury; Family Law; Wills & Estates; Resident Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Development; Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Industry Experts; Professional Regulation; Health Professional Defence; Insurance Defence; Plaintiff Class Action Lawsuits; Defence Class Action Lawsuits; and Appeals.
By choosing Lerners, you will have a team of fearless advocates and tireless lawyers. Our lawyers are committed to you; your best interests and achieving the outcome you seek. We'd be honoured to put our experience to work on your behalf.
Law Clerk, Real Estate & Land Development and Business Law – (1-5 years) - London (Hybrid)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Details
Description With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Real Estate and Land Development and Business Law practice groups in the London, Ontario office. Entry-level to early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office, or as required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Opening & closing files.
- Conducting conflict searches.
- Inputting files into Unity.
- Commercial real estate and financing transactions.
- Ordering title searches, title insurance policies, corporate searches and municipal reports when following waiver of conditions on transactions.
- Ordering mortgage and other payout statements for sale & mortgage transactions.
- Preparing documents for real estate and financing transactions as well as closing the transactions.
- Finalizing reports – to both clients and financial institutions.
- Billings.
- Following up on undertakings and outstanding items on files.
- Reviewing, updating and maintaining minute books, completing assessments and preparing annual resolutions and other corporate documents from time to time.
- Assisting in drafting and preparation of corporate documents.
- Preparation and filing of documentation as required.
- Maintaining an effective BF system.
Qualifications
- Minimum1-5 years of law clerk experience is preferred with a demonstrated interest in the areas of residential and commercial real estate. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn new subject matter and skills.
- Knowledge of Teraview and the requirements of Teraview with respect to title and Unity matters.
- College diploma or university degree in related field an asset.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
How To Apply Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.
Benefits Of Working At Lerners Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.
Salary Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
About Lerners LLP
Lerners LLP is a full service law firm that has grown to become one of Ontario’s largest firms. Lerners' lawyers always put the client first, no matter whom you choose or what your situation is. They listen and explain all of your options until you understand them.
With over 100 lawyers offering expertise spanning over a diverse range of practice areas and more than 85 years of successful client service and representation, we can precisely align skills with needs. We welcome the opportunity to discuss in detail and strictest confidence how we can leverage our experience for your advantage.
Our lawyers are renowned for taking on complex cases, even to the extent of creating new law where none existed before. Our groundbreaking, high-profile court cases often create a stir in the media and favourable outcomes for our clients.
When you require strength in legal matters, Lerners delivers with a team of lawyers that has the insight to understand the challenges you're facing, the collaborative spirit to collectively respond to your needs, and the depth of experience to reach a positive outcome as quickly as possible.
Our areas of expertise and experience include: Personal Injury; Family Law; Wills & Estates; Resident Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Land Development; Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Industry Experts; Professional Regulation; Health Professional Defence; Insurance Defence; Plaintiff Class Action Lawsuits; Defence Class Action Lawsuits; and Appeals.
By choosing Lerners, you will have a team of fearless advocates and tireless lawyers. Our lawyers are committed to you; your best interests and achieving the outcome you seek. We'd be honoured to put our experience to work on your behalf.