Law clerk, claims handler, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Oakville

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

63000.00 - 65000.00 CAD / Year

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Job Description:

Calling all Real Estate Law Clerks/ Claims Handler within the Oakville region. We are seeking a Law Clerk/ Claims Handler with experience investigating and managing title claims related to title defects, survey issues, and building and zoning matters. This role entails communicating with customers (property owners, lawyers and lenders), determining claim resolution options, identifying the applicable exceptions and exclusions to coverage related to the title insurance policies, as well as instructing third party experts.

Job Responsibility:

Review and authenticate new title claims relating to various areas of coverage across Canada for accuracy
Initiate contact with the claimant within timelines required to meet service levels
Determine and communicate next steps by applying Provincial/Territorial knowledge
Retain and instruct external contacts (adjuster, lawyer, surveyor, appraiser, contractors etc.)
Correspond and communicate with customers regarding decisions, timelines, options under the policy, etc.
Analyze third party reports including legal opinions, surveys, appraisals etc. for accuracy, coverage determination or to assist with determining next steps in the claim resolution process
Communicate denied claims with internal business partners and external parties as required
Negotiate settlements and release provisions, and conduct review of files for potential recovery
Manage escalations and disputes surrounding the coverage positions in a professional manner
Identify potential business concerns with respect to a coverage position and escalate as needed
Determine, set and maintain settlement and expense reserves
Post financial transactions as required

Requirements:

Law Clerk designation from Ontario post-secondary institution
Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a real estate law clerk in a firm and/or title insurance environment
Strong knowledge of Ontario Land Titles System and terminology
Strong ability to read and understand Ontario title searches, as well as identify title defects
Familiarity with building and zoning regulations and land use laws that affect real estate transactions
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to make difficult decisions with confidence
Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate, collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with extreme attention to detail
Effective oral and written customer communication, oriented towards delivering a superior customer service experience even in circumstances that may be adverse
Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and highly organized

What we offer:

Permanent full time opportunity in Oakville, Ontario
Highly Competitive Benefits – Health & Dental, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
Retirement Savings plan with employer’s contribution of 4%
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Great working environment with a reputable organization
Working in a state of the art facility
3 weeks vacation
2 volunteer days
10 personal days
2 float days
Onsite gym - available to all staff
Full Service cafeteria on site
Free coffee

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 29, 2025

Expiration:
July 04, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Law clerk, claims handler

Randstad

Location:Canada, Oakville

Category:Legal

Contract Type:Not provided