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Law Clerk
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July 03, 2024
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SHANKAR LAW OFFICE
Job details
*LAW CLERK - WILLS & ESTATES / REAL ESTATE / FAMILY (HYBRID)*
Shankar Law Office is a general attorney law firm focusing on Family, Criminal, Real Estate, Wills, and Estates with three office locations in Owen Sound, Port Elgin and Wiarton. We have a large team, with an equally large caseload. We are seeking a Law Clerk with knowledge of Real Estate, Wills and Estates and Family Law. Your work will be rewarding.
We are seeking a highly motivated Law Clerk with exceptional detail-oriented skills tobecome part of our core team. Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as well as within a team setting.
*Skills/Qualifications Required:*
-Must have at least 3+ years legal experience in residential real estate transactions
-Strong knowledge of Ontario Real Estate and related legislation (including Condominium Act, Registry Office, Tarion, Land Titles, Planning Act, HST and LTT legislation, regulations, bulletins, forms, precedents, and procedures)
-Knowledge of subdivision work and builder sales transactions are an asset
-Must be proficient in standard real estate software applications such as Conveyancer, Teraview and the Microsoft Office Suite
-Must be familiar with drafting Wills and Power of Attorneys
-Must have at least 3+ years of experience in Family Law and familiarity with Divorcemate
-Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate is preferred
*Responsibilities:*
-Report to Supervising Law Clerks and Lawyer as required
-Liaise with clients
-Organize, manage and complete all aspects of residential real estate files (including purchase, sale, mortgages, and refinancing transactions) from opening date to closing date, including conducting and reviewing preliminary title searches, drafting all necessary real estate documents and correspondence, and managing faxes, emails and communication with clients, lenders, real estate agents and other law offices
-Draft Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney based on lawyer and client instructions
-Family Law, assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, etc.
-Must work accurately, efficiently, and independently to meet deadlines effectively and be detail oriented and organized.
*Salary and Benefits:*
-To commensurate with experience
-After 6 months of Permanent Full Time Employment with the firm both Health and Dental benefits are available to those who do not have benefits in place elsewhere. After the aforementioned time period, permanent full-time employees also become eligible to obtain STD, LTD, Dependent Life and participate in the 3% employer RRSP Match program. Benefits are Subject to change and availability.
*Application Procedure:*
-Please apply with a covering letter and a CV to Ms. Vicky-Lynne Hicks, Office Manager at: vhicks.shankarlaw@gmail.com In your letter, please describe how you fulfill the competencies described above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* RRSP match
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
* legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owen Sound, ON N4K 4M7
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LocationOwen Sound, ON
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9350022003
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