Job Description:

Location: Wahab Law, 100 Highland Road West, Suite 2, Kitchener, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Expected Start Date: April 18, 2025

Salary: $36,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Wahab Law is a well-respected, full-service law firm based in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking professional, energetic, and detail-oriented individuals to join our Real Estate team.

We are currently hiring experienced Real Estate Law Clerks for full-time employment. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years or more of hands-on experience supporting real estate transactions from start to finish in a law firm setting.

Important:

Please do not apply if you do not have prior experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of real estate law clerk experience in a Canadian law firm
• Proficiency in Teraview, Closer, Unity, LDD, FCT, TELUS Assist, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Adaptability to new tasks, strategies, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (phone, email, and in-person)
• Excellent written communication with strong spelling and grammar skills
• Highly organized, quick learner, and proactive with a positive, professional attitude
• Advanced post-secondary education is considered an asset

Key Responsbilities:

• Handle real estate files from start to finish, independently or as part of a team
• Review Agreements of Purchase and Sale and conduct title and off-title searches
• Draft legal documents for purchase, sale, and refinance of residential properties
• Attend client meetings to take instructions and review documents
• Identify and escalate legal issues to the supervising lawyer
• Obtain and review title insurance policies and endorsements
• Collect and organize client information and supporting documentation
• Prepare and respond to requisitions
• Maintain and organize files according to firm procedures
• Assist with administrative duties (client scheduling, bank deposits, reception)
• Attend closings and complete electronic registration of documents

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• In-person work only

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two (2) written employment references

Please send your application to:

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.