The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA) · 2 months ago
Real Estate Law Clerk - Condominium and Subdivision Development
Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKMB Law is a leading full-service business-first law firm with a focus on real estate and land development. The Real Estate Law Clerk will assist with the administration and legal duties related to condominium and subdivision development projects, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish.
AssociationLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Handle the day-to-day administration of condominium and subdivision projects from start to finish, which includes intake and processing new sale agreements; ensuring deposit compliance and reconciliation; liaising with the accounting department regarding pending purchaser deposits, closings, and deposit investments; correspondence with clients and other lawyers with respect to project sales; preparing closing packages for interim and final closings in freehold and condominium projects; and reporting to clients, realtors, lenders and condominium corporations regarding various post-closing matters
Independently draft a variety of documentation, including condominium and subdivision unit closing documents and related material agreements, undertakings, title memorandums, correspondence, and reports using relevant software, including Teraview, Unity and Lawyer Done Deal
Prepare and issue default letters to purchasers and respond to amendment and assignment requests from purchasers
Prioritize and monitor the various components of a project transaction in a reasonable and timely manner with minimal lawyer supervision
Communicate effectively by letter, email and phone with clients, other law firms, and government departments with respect to the various real estate and development matters
Prepare, review, and evaluate title searches
Prepare and register a variety of documents on Teraview, including transfers, easements, discharges, applications, and notices
Draft, process, review and register land titles absolute applications, including coordinating service of notices
Draft transfers of road widenings to municipalities and various easements and related documents to utility service providers
Review and compile Declarations and related schedules for condominium registration
Draft by-laws and condominium corporation minute book documents for new and existing condominiums
Prepare statement of adjustments, trust ledgers and other financial documents and data and handle the receipt and disbursement of trust funds for transactions, while complying with financial reporting obligations established by the law firm, LawPro and the Law Society of Ontario
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in real estate law at a law firm, in-house or similar environment
Law Clerk certification from a recognized college
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also as part of a team that includes legal assistants, accounting clerks and other real estate law clerks
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the process of real estate transactions
Superior administrative, organizational and time management skills
High level of professionalism with strong oral and written communication skills
High level of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Proficiency in Teraview
Advanced knowledge of Unity, Conveyancer and Lawyer Done Deal
Preferred
Undergraduate degree or higher would be an asset
Company
The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
Established in 1968, The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA) is a dynamic not-for-profit organization catering to law firm managers and administrators.
2-10 employees
Funding
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