Law Clerk - Commercial Real Estate

Insight Global; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Canada is looking for a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk with over 7 years of experience. The role involves assisting lawyers in transactions, managing documentation, and ensuring due diligence on title searches. Successful candidates will show strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication, working within a dynamic and supportive team environment focused on client service. Bilingual candidates in French will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience as a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk.
• Knowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris systems.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct, review and report on title searches.
• Manage portfolio transactions and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk experience

Detail-oriented documentation processing

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Polaris systems

Job description

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Commercial Real Estate team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm. Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with commercial real estate transactions
• Be responsible for conducting, reviewing, and reporting on title and off-title searches and other real estate related due diligence; interact with the land registry office and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time to facilitate and address unique title issues
• Manage and organize portfolio transactions and liaise with multiple key stakeholders in relation to ongoing matters
• Draft key documentation including requisitions, closing documents, transaction books and final reports
• Participate in closing, purchase sale and financing transactions
• Be responsible for matter management and data management, including scoping and budgeting
• Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team, and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years experience as a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk
• Knowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris systems of title searching and registration, in both paper-based and electronic land registration systems
• Experience with electronic database filings
• Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
• Strong computer and electronic document skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Professional demeanor and strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellence

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Bilingual (French) reading and writing abilities an asset