A dedicated and experienced Senior Real Estate Law Clerk with ten years of experience in the real estate industry. Possesses a strong background in drafting legal documents, conducting title searches, managing closing transactions, and providing legal assistance to clients. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, and is well-versed in real estate laws and regulations.
Core Competencies:
• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate law
• Prepares various documents in Teraview including Transfers, Charges, Easements, Notices, Condominium By-Laws, Discharges etc.
• Organizes and maintains physical and electronic files
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Skilled in conducting title searches
• Proficient in managing closing transactions
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in using various legal software.
Professional Experience:
• Draft and review legal documents such as agreements of purchase and sale, leases, and mortgage documents
• Proficiency in Conveyancer, PClaw, Teraview and MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Conduct title searches and provide advice to clients on title matters
• Manage closing transactions and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Communicate with clients, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other third parties
• Provide support to junior staff members, including training and mentoring
• Assisted with the management of closing transactions, including arranging for the transfer of funds and coordinating with all parties involved
• Conducted legal research to support the firm’s practice areas
• Assisted the real estate team with all aspects of real estate transactions
• Assisted with the coordination of multiple closings
• Prepared and submitted various documents to various governmental agencies
• Liaised with clients, agents, and other parties to ensure that transactions were completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Completes title searches and notifies the lawyer of any encumbrances or other issues with the title;
• Reviews deeds, affidavits and agreement of purchase and sale;
• Manages and prepares important documents for real estate transactions and closings, such as tax certificates and confirmation of insurance, and writes cheques for disbursements;
• Registers mortgages and is usually the point of contact when clients have questions about their mortgage closing.
• Managing files from beginning to end for the following types of transactions: Residential/Commercial Purchases , Sale, Bank/Mortgage Financing of Residential/Commercial transactions, builder's and new construction transaction, re-financings, 2nd mortgages, assumptions, private lending, mortgage renewal and payouts, title clean-ups.
• Drafting the commitment and signing documents for private lending transactions.
• Conduct due diligence searches in connection with real estate acquisitions.
• Conduct and review title searches and corporate/business documents such as Articles of Incorporation, Corporate search, profile status report and business registration through Cyberbahn/eCore/ONCorp.
• Register documents, prepare the transfer، charge, NOAR, NOSI, PPSA, draft requisitions.
• Proficiency in Conveyancer, PClaw, Teraview and MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Organize and collect materials.
• Prepare report letters and reports.
• Close completed files; maintain file organization and accessibility.
• Draft closing documents including status reports and final reports.
• Knowledge of government regulations and policies as they relate to real property and the registration of documents.
• Strong time management skills to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a high pressure environment;
• Proficiency in Teraview, Conveyancer, LDD, MMS, LLC, FCT, PC Law, MS office suite and outlook;
• Negotiating and finalizing title insurance policies for acquisitions and financing;