Posted 11 days ago
Law Clerk
@ JD Development Group
Markham, Ontario
Overview
JD Development Group is hiring a full-time Law Clerk to support the Legal Manager with documentation, research, records and deadline management. The work covers contract drafts, construction lien filings, corporate records and litigation support. The posting states a salary of $66-75K annually.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare routine contracts and documents from templates
- Conduct legal and factual research
- Manage construction lien documentation and deadlines
- Maintain corporate records and contract management system
- Coordinate with external counsel and internal teams
Requirements summary:
- Law clerk diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of law clerk experience
- Knowledge of construction lien and corporate filing processes
- Proficiency with legal software and contract management systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Law clerk |
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JD Development Group
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A Different Way of Living
Full company description
JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in only offering our partners opportunities that meet stringent criteria. Our projects are developed with a singular goal, to provide the greatest return potential to our clients while ensuring all of our developments provide high-quality investments. We're different because we are considerate of the needs of others. Our capability is built on vision and experience. And our strength is built on our ability to work efficiently and diligently with our partners to deliver affordable quality products.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,528
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 59
- Reported office locations
- 7100 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 301, Markham, Ontario L3R 5J2, CA
- Business categories
- Leasing
- Construction
- Finance
- Architecture
- Project Management
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- JD Development Group
- Specialties
- Student Housing
- Low-rise
- High-rise
- Mixed-use
- and Commercial
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
JD's vision for its residential developments is based on high-quality design, construction, and a management that recognizes and leverages niche market needs across the Canadian urban landscape. Our mission is to generate opportunity for investors, purchasers, and tenants through our innovations while creating 'A Different Way of Living'. We are committed to creating long-term value by our strong track record in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2010 |
| Specialties | Student HousingLow-riseHigh-riseMixed-useand Commercial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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The Law Clerk supports the Legal Manager by handling the documentation, research, coordination, and process work that underpins the legal function. This role prepares and organizes legal materials, maintains records and systems, and keeps matters moving day to day — freeing the Legal Manager to focus on strategy, negotiation, and matters requiring a lawyer's judgment. The Law Clerk works under the supervision of the Legal Manager and does not provide legal advice independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare first drafts of routine contracts and documents from approved templates for the Legal Manager's review.
- Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries and supporting materials.
- Manage construction lien documentation, deadline tracking, and filing requirements under the direction of the Legal Manager.
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, entity filings, insurance documentation, and the contract management system.
- Coordinate with external counsel, opposing parties, and internal teams to gather documents and track action items.
- Maintain organized files, manage matter calendars, and monitor key dates and deadlines.
- Assist with the preparation of litigation, arbitration, and adjudication materials.
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent; ILCO membership or certification an asset.
- Minimum 2–4 years of law clerk experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or corporate law.
- Familiarity with construction lien and corporate filing processes.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and document management ability.
- Proficiency with legal software and document/contract management systems.
- Ability to work effectively under the direction of the Legal Manager and manage competing deadlines
Compensation
$66-75K annually
Vacancy Status
This job posting is for an open vacancy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used throughout the recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate assessment, and selection, to ensure efficiency and alignment with hob requirements.
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