Location: Hamilton, ON (Hybrid)

Salary: $75,000-$90,000

We are currently recruiting a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk for a highly reputable firm in Hamilton. The candidate will primarily support the professionals in the Real Estate and Banking Department by reviewing and understanding commitment letters, mortgage instructions and other loan-related documents and preparing security and closing documents, as well as other tasks involved in the management of files. This position receives limited direction or guidance; tasks and objectives are accomplished independently.

Responsibilities:

- Has complete carriage of transactions from title to off title and corporate searches to drafting.
- Drafts a variety of documentation, from precedents and/or direction from professional, including agreements, closing documents and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.

- Conducting due diligence searches (including off-title enquiries) in connection with real estate acquisitions, conducting and reviewing title and off-title searches, registering documents, drafting requisitions and title clean-up matters.
- Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and correspondence, using computer databases and imaging software.
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.

- Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
- Receives directions from the professional on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
- Corresponds with government authorities and opposing counsel.

- Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
- Any other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Ideal candidate has a proficiency in real estate matters and also experience and/or interest in applying them in a lending context.




- Thorough knowledge and experience using Teraview along with ability to conduct and review title searches.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
- In depth knowledge of real estate and lending legal terminology and principles.
- Detail oriented and ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, often under tight timelines.
- Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
- Handle stress in a business-like manner.
- Strong technical aptitude with excellent knowledge and experience in MS Office
- Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
- 5+ years as a Law Clerk/Paralegal.

Benefits:

- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Advantages coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 20 vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.

3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

📌 Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk (Canada)
🏢 3 Step Recruitment
📍 Canada