Law Clerk

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Law Clerk is responsible for coordinating, drafting, filing, and administering legal services related to all real estate transactions, contracts and agreements, litigation and administrative proceedings for TRCA.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares leases for TRCA properties, including agricultural leases, facilities leases and agreements for conservation lands managed by third parties ensuring correct information
• Drafts and registers closing documents, including preparation of acknowledgement and directions for all real estate transactions
• Conducts title searches and off-title searches, registering site plan agreements, easements and restrictions on title and searches in respect of Construction Act liens
• Drafts easement agreements, encroachment agreements and restrictive covenants, and maintains precedent file for such documents
• Prepares, maintains and updates document templates within the procurement and agreement database, and provides support to staff
• Provides support to client divisions with respect to preparation and execution of contracts and other agreements
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree for Law Clerks, or equivalent education and work experience
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department dealing with real estate, litigation, planning and development
• Demonstrated experience in closing real estate transactions, managing Teraview account and subscription, combined with a thorough working knowledge of land development process and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with both Registry and Land Title systems

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of real estate matters, including conveyancing, property surveys, requisitions, title searches, as well as familiarity with the Land Registry Act, Land Titles Act and Planning Act, Construction Act
• Familiarity with databases for managing templates/agreements and content management software
• Experience drafting contracts and agreements
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy and able to present/enable non-legal informed others to understand legal/technical information
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint)