CHRISTINA J. HWANG
Newmarket
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Law Clerk with 12+ years of expertise in real estate, corporate, and municipal law. Adept at managing high-volume transactional files, drafting legal documents, conducting legislative and case law research, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision while supporting legal counsel in delivering timely, accurate, and strategic legal services.
Ability to work effectively under pressure of high volume. Strive to meet high quality client service level, professionally dealing with irate clients. Tactical team worker who consistently seeks for best approaching method Maintains confidentiality and values ethical issues. Relentlessly evaluating working environment to increase work efficiency and provide pleasant working environment for the team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Law Clerk
Shapiro Real Estate and Business Lawyers
10.2013 - Current
- Independently manage over 30 real estate and mortgage transactions monthly, from initial intake through to closing.
- Draft legal documents including closing agendas, requisition letters, acknowledgements, undertakings, and certificates of compliance.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence: title, Writs, PPSA and zoning searches using Teraview and municipal systems.
- Prepare and register legal instruments including Transfers, Charges, Discharges, and Notices using electronic registration tools.
- Review and analyze Agreements of Purchase and Sale, Status Certificates, and Mortgage Commitments to identify legal issues and required actions.
- Ensuring ID verification requirements along with all other requirements are met according to Law Society of Ontario guidelines.
- Order and coordinate title insurance policies (owner/lender) and address exceptions or title defects.
- Liaise with financial institutions, municipal departments, and opposing counsel to resolve outstanding matters prior to closing.
- Ensure compliance with Law Society of Ontario requirements including ID verification, use of Powers of Attorney, and document execution protocols.
- Provide client-focused service by clearly communicating procedures, timelines, and outcomes with clients.
Real Estate Law Clerk
Chan Yeung Kang, LL.B.
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Supported residential real estate transactions by gathering information, opening files, and reviewing documentation.
- Maintained communication between clients and legal counsel to facilitate timely and compliant closings.
- Specializing in Residential Transactions, opening and gathering information.
- Focus on communication between clients and lawyers.
Interpreter
KOTRA Canada
10.2008 - 11.2010
- Provided professional interpretation and translation between Korean and English during legal and commercial meetings.
- Assisted clients in understanding trade, legal, and regulatory information relevant to cross-border transactions.
- Utilized business presentation software and prepared multilingual documentation for clients and stakeholders.
- Liaising with clients to discuss any unclear points.
- Using appropriate software for presentation and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology
York University
01.2009
Skills
- Familiarity with Registry/Land Titles systems
- Electronic document registration
- Teraview
- Unity
- Conveyancer
- ECore
- DocuSign
- Adobe PDF
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Real estate compliance
- Municipal compliance
- Title due diligence
- Corporate due diligence
- Document registration
- File management
- Research
- Legislative analysis
- Professional communication
- Initiative
- Accountability
- Independent file carriage
Accomplishments
- Named to the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies' Academic Achievement List, top five (5%) percent of the student body in the years of 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.
- Awarded for York University Continuing Students Scholarship in the year 2008.
- Received an average of 90.0% client satisfaction feedback at KOTRA Canada.
Languages
English
Korean
Timeline
Real Estate Law Clerk
Shapiro Real Estate and Business Lawyers
10.2013 - Current
Real Estate Law Clerk
Chan Yeung Kang, LL.B.
02.2012 - 09.2013
Interpreter
KOTRA Canada
10.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology
York University