lawyer
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October 03, 2024
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Cass & Bishop Professional Corporation
Job details
The law firm of Cass & Bishop is seeking a lawyer with real estate experience to fill a an associate position available. This is a permanent position. As a lawyer in our real estate department, you will be working for one of the oldest, most respected, and busiest law firms in Halton region, functioning as part of a team that is focused on helping clients and co-workers alike. We have worked hard to earn and maintain our reputation for representing our clients' interests with care. As legal advisor to clients and the administrative assistants who support you, expect an often fast-paced work environment in which time-management, organization, and communication skills will be key.
The successful candidate will be entering a positive and instructive atmosphere in which the partner lawyers as well as senior members of the staff are helping to train you on our particular processes.
A note on references: Please provide references from senior supervisors and/or instructors or indicate whether you are willing to provide references from senior supervisors and/or instructors upon request. References from senior supervisors will be a deciding factor among the top ranked candidates because maintaining a transparent, professional, and positive relationship with co-workers is vital to our organization. That is to say, the successful candidate will have a good and candid relationship with their former employer. Even if your current employer is unaware that you are considering new employment opportunities, we will need to speak to the person who directly evaluates your job performance before making an offer of employment.
Please also note that a positive attitude toward, and acceptance of, following the advice of local public health experts, regarding health and safety precautions relating to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies (e.g., mpox, RSV, etc.), including but not limited to physical distancing, masking, vaccination (if able), respiratory hygiene (e.g., handwashing, coughing/sneezing into a tissue or bend of your arm), and staying home when sick, will be required.
Please note that this is an in-office position, and that work-from-home opportunities are _earned after_ the successful candidate demonstrates their total reliability in supporting clients and co-workers alike.
*Reasons to apply:*
* Health and safety is top priority
* Competitive salary
* Group health benefits
* Incentive pay
* Work-from-home opportunities
* Up-to-date technology
* Modern office space
* Conveniently located between two highway exits
* Proximity to less expensive housing markets and greater green space
* Supportive work environment
* Culturally diverse staff (LGBTQ2S+ welcome)
* Human resource management focused on fairness and transparency
* Potential for profit share
Interviews will be conducted on Zoom.
*Detailed Job Description*
A minimum of three (3) years real estate experience is required for this position. If you cannot perform ?Daily Real Estate Tasks? on day 1 of your employment, we recommend that you list any unfamiliar tasks in the Cover Letter of your application or choose to not apply. Otherwise, we will assume all applicants can perform all ?Daily Real Estate Tasks? listed without training and we will test that knowledge during the interview process.
*Daily Real Estate Tasks May Include the Following*
* Communicating with potential clients to identify what they require and providing a quote
* Checking for conflicts of interest before starting a new matter
* Confirming the retainer terms with client
* Obtaining a retainer fee from clients where warranted
* Verifying the identity of clients in accordance with Law Society regulations
* Checking for deadlines such as requisitions, and making sure to confirm with assistant that completed
* Responding to correspondence from clients and other parties
* Reviewing status certificate for a condo purchase
* Reviewing new home agreement, explaining terms to client and requesting any amendme
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LocationBurlington, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$94,000 to $114,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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