Law Clerk
Job Summary
We are looking for one talented individual to join our team. The successful candidate will provide support to the principle lawyer. They will have a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable, positive and interested in their work.
The hours of work are from 9:
00 am to 5:
30 pm.
At Zomorodi Law PC success means:
• A strong client service approach - ready, willing, and able.
• Impeccable proofreading and grammar skills.
• Being organized, with high attention to detail and accuracy when completing
tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with
minimal instruction or supervision.
• Being able to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities
as needed and accountable to principal/supervisor.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers,
clients, staff and third parties.
• Fluency in second language is an asset, in particular the Farsi language.
• Being proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of next steps.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing
- Assist in due diligence process by ordering, reviewing and organizing on and off title searches - coordinate with title companies, conveyancers and third parties
- Enter transaction information into Unity system and ensure all information is up to date and accurate
- Monitor transaction timelines and ensure all due diligence obtained
- Prepare documents using Teraview
- Prepare PPSA filings in Ecore
- Prepare client and lender reports.
- Follow up on undertakings and close files as needed
- Handle mortgage transactions from beginning to end
- Draft, revise and proofread loan documents
- correspond with 3rd parties and client, prepare signing packages, conduct title searches, advise client on same and disburse net funds
- Keep up to date file lists/report lists and follow up on undertakings as necessary
- Oversee commercial acquisition and sale transactions from initiation to closing
- Draft, revise and review purchase and sale agreements
- Conduct due diligence searches using ecore, prepare requisition letters, and prepare for closing
- Lead ongoing follow-ups to ensure all issues are resolved prior to closing
- Draft Wills and Powers of Attorney, and attend client meetings to act as a witness
- Manage and oversee client intake for all files and engagements across the firm
- Maintain calendar by entering and updating closing dates, relevant deadlines, court dates, and meetings. Ensure no conflict in calendar for scheduling meetings between legal team
- Protect law firm's reputation by keeping client information confidential
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED Skills/Qualifications:
• University Degree or equivalent
• minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience in law firm setting
• Solid computer and typing skills;
Proficient in MS OfficeSuite
• Working knowledge of real estate systems such as Unity, Teraview and Ecore
• Superior organizational skills
• Effective communication skills - orally and in writing;
basic math skills
• Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
Supervision
This role reports to the Principal Lawyer and anyone assigned by her.
Background and Reference Checks
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted.
Your Application
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application by e-mail to ***. Please include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references, if available. We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.