Real Estate Law Clerk

Real Estate Law Clerk

Mazzeo Law is a boutique law firm located in Vaughan, ON, voted Top Choice Real Estate Law Firm in 2022-2026, and recognized by Best Lawyers in 2022. Our areas of expertise are focused mostly in helping the community resolve their legal issues which often encompasses Family Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate and/or Will and Estate Law.

We are currently seeking a confident and hands on Law Clerk that is able to apply their strong real estate background to the overall carriage of the Partner’s files. The Partner’s files consist of Real Estate, Corporate Law and Wills & Estate files, with a primary focus in Real Estate. Mazzeo Law offers a true team environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package with an opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have:

The candidate must have experience with residential purchases (including condominium units), residential sales, mortgage refinancing, and private lending transactions. Experience with commercial transactions an asset;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening);
Able to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules;
Very organized;
Time management skills;
Customer service oriented;
Attention detail;
Computer Savvy;
Able to learn new skills quickly;
Work independently and efficiently;
Punctual, reliable and responsible;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Effective communication skills; and
Strong work ethics.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Law clerk diploma or certification from an Ontario Accredited Law Clerk Program;
Able to work independently on real estate transactions from file opening to the reporting stage;
Strong knowledge of Unity, Teraview, Teranet, Word and accounting software such as PC Law and Cosmolex;
Independent and diligent work ethic;
Desire to grow and learn;
Detail-oriented and organized;
Able to work in fast paced and busy environment;
Strong communications skills;
Ability to communicate with clients, law clerks, lenders, real estate brokers and agents, mortgage brokers and agents and municipalities;
Able to meet deadlines;
Knowledge of legal procedures, legislation, statutes and governmental practices; and
Superior customer/client service skills.

Preferred Skills

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
Ability to multi-task and take on additional projects or assignments to develop skill set;
Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team setting;
Excellent decision making skills and good judgment;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent technical and software skills, including MS Office Suite;
Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
Fundamental problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to remain calm in pressured situations;
Superior time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities;
Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy;
Ability to facilitate a work/life balance; and
Strong work ethics.

What we Offer:

At Mazzeo Law we encourage a balanced lifestyle and have striven to build an office where you will feel fulfilled in your work and career yet have ample time to enjoy the non-work related areas of life, whether with family, friends or personal activities. We offer three (3) weeks vacation (pro-rated to start date) in your first year of employment, and additional paid time off. Employer paid benefits are available.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.