REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

REAL ESTATE LAW CLERK

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is “Expect the Best” and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all of our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation. Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefit package which includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

What you will be doing:

• Liaising with lawyers for purchasers, clients, and their respective staff
• Drafting various correspondence and documentation as required to facilitate the individual sales
• Requesting information from the client with respect to the completion of occupancy documentation and final closings
• Preparing interim and final statements of adjustments, forward to clients for review and approval, receiving all documentation and funds required to complete occupancy and final closings
• Preparing individual reports with respect to occupancy and final closings.
• Preparing invoices relating to sales
• Preparing all necessary cheque requisitions, invoices, correspondences, etc. relating to the disbursement of closing proceeds to lenders and clients as required
• Preparing all partial and/or complete discharges of security as registered against title to the units and posting same in accordance with the undertakings given on closing
• Prepares documentation and letters regarding commercial real estate lending, including electronic registration documentation
• Prepares electronic registration documentation for leasing matters
• Conducts and reviews title searches and municipal inquiries and other off-title investigations
• Communicates with title insurers and reviews and comments on draft policies
• Prepares reports for clients
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of solid real estate experience in a law firm
• Law Clerk Designation
• Solid knowledge of Real Estate including residential real estate purchases, sales and mortgages
• Sound technical knowledge of real estate law, industry practices, and thorough understanding of the mechanics behind real estate transactions
• Knowledge of title insurance
• Thorough knowledge of commercial lending documents
• Experience in drafting of ancillary leasing documentation, such as non-disturbance agreements and notices of lease
• Ability to handle tight deadlines, multiple projects, and a high volume of paperwork
• Extensive Teraview experience
• Top notch organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid communications skills to liaise with lawyers, staff, external service providers and clients
• Ability to work independently at the same time building and maintaining positive working relationships in a team-based environment

Interested applicants should apply here. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The first 6 weeks of employment will be full time in office. After that point, the hybrid policy will apply. Our current hybrid policy is 3 days scheduled in office each week.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us. Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• How many years of Real Estate Law experience do you have?

Work Location: In person