Real Estate Law Clerk
W3Global
Date: 4 days ago
City: Ottawa, ON
Contract type: Full time

A dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm. We pride ourselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. We require an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk to join our firm. We serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate, commercial real estate, and real estate development. You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for client service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.
Duties
Primary (70%):
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate, commercial real estate, and real estate development. You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for client service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.
Duties
Primary (70%):
- Drafting, reviewing, and editing all manner of real estate transaction documents, including related corporate resolutions and certificates;
- Preparing closing agendas;
- Preparing Statements of Adjustments and other financial documentation relating to real estate transactions;
- Completing Land Transfer Tax beneficial transfer returns and affiliate deferral applications;
- Reviewing and summarizing title searches, including various survey, reference, and subdivisions plans, and other instruments on title;
- Obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing off-title due diligence searches;
- Reporting to clients during and following transactions; and
- Corresponding professionally with clients, other lawyers and clerks, real estate agents, government officials and employees, and others as necessary during the course of real estate transactions.
- Handling administrative duties such as processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining lawyer schedules, coordinating meetings, printing, scanning, and photocopying as required;
- Opening and closing client files and completing relevant conflict searches;
- Invoicing and assisting with managing accounts receivable;
- Organizing and maintaining files using electronic document management system; and
- Other administrative duties as required.
- Minimum three years' work experience, including internship or co-op placement, in a clerical capacity in real estate law;
- Strong knowledge of real estate legal software including Teraview, Closer, and Unity;
- Experience with commercial real estate development and/or corporate law would be an asset;
- Completion of a law clerk program or diploma would be an asset;
- Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management Software, and legal accounting software (e.g. Soluno);
- Capable and comfortable working independently and collaborating
- Experience with docketing and billing time, preparing pre-bills, etc is an asset;
- Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks, staff, and students;
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with interacting directly and professionally with clients and other legal professionals;
- Capable and comfortable with providing service to multiple people and other departments within the firm and managing competing deadlines; and
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
- French not required
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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