ABOUT NAVA WILSON LLP BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS

Nava Wilson LLP provides services in Real Estate, Corporate Law and Litigation is committed to supporting our clients through their most significant life events and to increasing access to, and awareness of, the justice system.

We are on a mission to rapidly expand our team to support our evolving client base. Our firm, located in Scarborough, is led by our four lawyers’ services well over a thousand clients annually.

At Nava Wilson, each employee is client trust obsessed, possesses an ownership mindset, is unafraid to disagree, committed to the team and insists on the highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - WHAT YOU WILL DO:

· Document Preparation: Manage residential real estate transactions which includes but is not limited to the preparation of correspondences, transactional documents, client and lender reports and etc.

· File Management: Handle 30-40 files per month involving real estate transactions, including sales, purchases, and refinances.

· Client Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, lenders and other professionals in English, Portuguese, and French.

· Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs): Service MICs and ensure compliance with MICs’ reporting obligations, including preparing necessary documents and reports.

· Due Diligence: Conduct thorough title searches and review municipal searches, surveys, and compliance with legal requirements.

· Coordination: Liaise with real estate agents, brokers, financial institutions, municipalities, land registry offices and other third parties to ensure smooth transactions.

· Reporting: Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting to clients and regulatory bodies.

· Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve any issues related to title, mortgages, or other aspects of real estate transactions.

· Mentor: Support and potentially train Junior Law Clerks

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE - WHO YOU ARE:

· Education: Graduated from a Canadian Law Clerk Diploma program

· Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk.

· Language/Communication Skills: Fluent in English and ability to communicate with clients French. Ability to communicate with clients in Portuguese is an asset as one third of our clients speak Portuguese.

· File Management: Proven ability to handle 35-40 files per month across sales, purchase, and refinance transactions.

· MICs Expertise: Knowledge and experience working with Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs), including understanding their reporting requirements.

· Technical Skills: Proficient in legal software related to real estate transactions (Unity/Conveyancer, Closer and Teraview).

· Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

· Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, clerks, and other staff members.

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