Job Description:
Location: Wahab Law, 100 Highland Road West, Suite 2, Kitchener, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Start Date: April 18, 2025
Salary: $36,000.00--$90,000.00 per year
Wahab Law is a well-respected, full-service law firm based in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking professional, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our Real Estate team.
We are currently hiring experienced Real Estate Law Clerks for full-time employment. Ideal candidates will have 2--5 years or more of hands-on experience supporting real estate transactions from start to finish in a law firm setting.
Important:
Please do not apply if you do not have prior experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2--5 years of real estate law clerk experience in a Canadian law firm
- Proficiency in Teraview, Closer, Unity, LDD, FCT, TELUS Assist , and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
- Adaptability to new tasks, strategies, and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (phone, email, and in-person)
- Excellent written communication with strong spelling and grammar skills
- Highly organized, quick learner, and proactive with a positive, professional attitude
- Advanced post-secondary education is considered an asset
Key Responsbilities:
- Handle real estate files from start to finish , independently or as part of a team
- Review Agreements of Purchase and Sale and conduct title and off-title searches
- Draft legal documents for purchase, sale, and refinance of residential properties
- Attend client meetings to take instructions and review documents
- Identify and escalate legal issues to the supervising lawyer
- Obtain and review title insurance policies and endorsements
- Collect and organize client information and supporting documentation
- Prepare and respond to requisitions
- Maintain and organize files according to firm procedures
- Assist with administrative duties (client scheduling, bank deposits, reception)
- Attend closings and complete electronic registration of documents
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- In-person work only
Application Requirements:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two (2) written employment references
Please send your application to:
******@wahablaw.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
