Conveyancer
The successful candidate will provide legal support to and work in close collaboration with the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use of Teraview, including performing searches, creating and submitting title documents for registration, viewing and printing instruments, plans, and official parcel registers, and searching for writs of execution.
- Use of ONLAND to locate old title abstracts, requesting pre-approval from the Land Registry Office, non converted data retention reports and PIN corrections.
- Full title searches, in both Land Titles and the Registry system (40-year search) - title summaries including obtaining and reviewing Crown Patents.
- Confirming legal descriptions (and the ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions), identifying and plotting easements/rights of way.
- Expropriation searches, Construction lien searches, Leasing searches, Estates- searches and the preparation of all title related documents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Education
- Successful completion of The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario’s Fellowship Real Estate Course or a post-secondary law clerk certificate/diploma offered by a recognized Ontario educational institution OR 10 years’ experience as a Conveyancer.
- Proficient knowledge of and experience using Teraview and ONLAND.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
- Proficient with legal software and MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Skills
- Ability to take initiative and be resourceful.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and within tight timelines.
- Ability to multi-task and balance the priorities assigned.
- Eagerness to learn and further develop skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent team player.
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients and all levels of staff.
- Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills.
- Passionate about providing quality service and work product to clients.
- Good judgement and ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
At WeirFoulds, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. As such, it is essential for applicants to be self-starters, dedicated to entrepreneurialism including client service, client development and the building and strengthening of client relationships. If you would like to be part of this dynamic team, and enjoy working in a collegial environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Please submit your application online, including a cover letter, resume and transcripts.
WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.
Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at accommodations@weirfoulds.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
