Law Clerk - Real Estate

TAG HR; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier full-service law firm as a vital member of the Commercial Real Estate team. This role offers the chance to engage in a variety of real estate transactions, providing exceptional service while honing your skills in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for conducting title searches, drafting essential documentation, and managing transactions, all while interacting with key stakeholders. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic legal setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Commercial/Residential Real Estate Law Clerk.
• Knowledge of Registry, Land Titles, and Polaris systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with commercial real estate transactions and due diligence.
• Draft key documentation and manage portfolio transactions.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Title and Off-Title Searches

Document Drafting

Client Service

Problem-Solving Skills

Bilingual (French)

Education

Community College Law Clerk Diploma

Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Polaris System

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.

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 the 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

Key Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Commercial/Residential 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
• Community College Law Clerk 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
• Bilingual (French) reading and writing abilities an asset