Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Real Estate Law Clerk to manage residential real estate transactions closings from start to finish. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong knowledge of end-to-end real estate procedures, and excels at providing seamless service to clients, lenders, and real estate professionals.

Key Responsibilities

· Transaction Management: Handle high-volume residential (and/or commercial) purchase, sale, and refinance files from opening to post-closing.

· Title & Due Diligence: Conduct and review title searches, execution searches, off-title inquiries, and property tax searches; identify and resolve title defects or encumbrances.

· Document Preparation: Draft closing documents, transfers, mortgages/charges, discharges, statements of adjustments, and requisitions.

· Closing Preparation: Reconcile trust funds, calculate land transfer taxes, prepare client reporting letters, and coordinate fund requisitions with lenders.

· Communication & Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, realtors, opposing counsel, lenders/financial institutions, and title insurance companies to ensure smooth, on-time closings.

· Software & Systems: Register documents via Teraview/electronic land registry systems, manage files in real estate conveyancing software, and issue title insurance policies.

· Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.





Qualifications & Skills

· Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk in an Ontario law firm. Nice to have: experience in wills and power of attorney.

· Education: Graduate of an accredited Law Clerk program or equivalent combination of legal education and practical experience.

· Software Proficiency: Proficient with Teraview, Unity/LDD, title insurance ordering portals, MS Word, Outlook and legal practice management software.

· Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Land Titles/Registry systems, real estate closing software, trust accounting procedures, and mortgage lender requirements.

· Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills under tight deadlines, and excellent verbal and written communication.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation package based on experience.
- Flexible working workplace (Hybrid option). Generous paid time off and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks.

If you are motivated and looking to excel, please submit your resume in confidence.

Pay: $45,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON

📌 Real Estate Law Clerk (Markham)
🏢 ProClosr
📍 Markham