Law Clerk/Legal Assistant

Harry W. Fieguth Law Office is seeking a Real Estate/Estates/Corporate-Commercial Law Clerk to join its team in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This is a permanent position. Hours will be part-time at 3-4 days per week - with a flexible start date and possibility to transition to full-time in the future.

Candidates are expected to independently manage and complete all aspects of closing real estate transactions.

A diploma in a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk program is required, as well as proficiency in Teraview and MS Office applications. Experience with Estate-a-Base, PCLaw, Unity/Assyst, and Lender Lawyer Connect would be an asset.

An hourly rate between $25.00-$35.00 will be determined based upon experience.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 2 years residential experience in Ontario residential real estate law transactions (purchase, sale, mortgage/refi) from start to finish, ideally in a high-volume environment;

· Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution;

· Ability to work independently;

· Strong technical skills with proficiency in Teraview, Conveyancer and MS Office applications;

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail;

· Growth mindset - always looking for opportunities to grow and add more value.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Managing residential/commercial real estate and mortgage transactions from beginning to end;

· Preparation of required documentation in Real Estate, Estates and Corporate files;

· Communicating in a professional manner with clients, lawyers and other third parties;

· Ability to manage a large workload volume and problem solving with minimal supervision;

· Meeting strict deadlines with excellent multi-tasking skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person