Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk - Permanent - 19310

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The law firm in downtown Ottawa is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk for a full-time, permanent role. You will support lawyers with real estate transactions, perform title searches, liaise with the land registry, manage portfolios, and draft closing documents.

Ideal candidates have a Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent, 7+ years of CRE law experience, knowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris, strong document skills, and bilingual (French) abilities.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equiv).
• 7+ years of experience in a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk role.
• Knowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris systems of title searching and registration, in paper and electronic formats.
• Experience with electronic database filings.
• Strong computer and electronic document skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (French) reading and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical assistance to lawyers with commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct, review, and report on title and off-title searches and other real estate due diligence.
• Interact with the land registry office and address procedural matters in real time.
• Manage and organize portfolio transactions; liaise with key stakeholders.
• Draft documentation including requisitions, closing documents, and transaction books.
• Participate in closing, purchase/sale and financing transactions.
• Oversee matter and data management, including scoping and budgeting.
• Collaborate as a key team member delivering excellent client service.

Skills

7+ years experience

Real estate law

Team player

Excellent communication

Bilingual (French) reading/writing

Education

Law Clerk Diploma or ILCO Certificate

Tools

Registry system

Land Titles

Polaris

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis

.
Duties include but are not limited t

• o:
  Providing critical assistance to lawyers with commercial real estate transacti
• onsBeing responsible for conducting, reviewing, and reporting on title and off-title searches and other real estate related due dilige
• nceInteracting with the land registry office and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time to facilitate and address unique title is
• sueManaging and organizing portfolio transactions and liaising with multiple key stakeholders in relation to ongoing matt
• ersDrafting key documentation including requisitions, closing documents, transaction books and final repo
• rtsParticipating in the closing, purchase sale and financing transacti
• onsBeing responsible for matter management and data management, including scoping and budget
• ingCollaborating and contributing as an important member of the team, and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client serv

ice
About

You
The successful candidate will have the follo

• wing:
  Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equiv
• alent)7+ years of experience in a Commercial Real Estate Law Cler
• k roleKnowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris systems of title searching and registration, in both paper-based and electronic land registration s
• ystemsExperience with electronic database f
• ilingsStrong computer and electronic document skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and
• ExcelProfessional demeanor and strong organizational and problem-solving
• skillsAbility to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to
• detailStrong interpersonal skills and a team
• playerExcellent communication skills, both verbal and w
• rittenA strong work ethic and commitment to exce
• llenceBilingual (French) reading and writing abilities an

asset
About

the Job
Salary will depend on experience but will likely fall within the $70,000 to $90,000/year range. Benefits and a hybrid work schedule are

offered.
How

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.