Law Clerk - Real Estate

Meridia Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridia Recruitment Solutions partners with a well-established Ottawa law firm to recruit a Law Clerk – Real Estate to support commercial real estate and development matters. The role focuses on coordinating administrative procedures, preparing legal documents and correspondence, and assisting the lawyer with title work.

The successful candidate will have a diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk studies, 5–10 years of experience in a legal environment, knowledge of Unity and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk studies from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role.
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions would be considered an asset.
• Experience in development law would be considered an asset.
• Experience preparing and editing legal correspondence.
• Working knowledge of Unity and Teraview.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and initially draft correspondence, including editing and quality assurance.
• Prepare precedent-based documents as required.
• Conduct title sub-searches and perform preliminary reviews of title searches.
• Coordinate workflow, assist the lawyer in prioritizing tasks, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including mail, email, fax, and telephone calls.
• Prepare client files for closure and storage.
• Coordinate and organize meetings and conference calls, and maintain agendas.
• Assist with additional projects as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent worker

Professionalism

Education

Diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk studies

Tools

Unity

Teraview

Job description

Law Clerk – Real Estate

Ottawa, ON

Reference # AC - 7502

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a well-established, full-service law firm in Ottawa to recruit a Law Clerk – Real Estate to support their commercial real estate and development law practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal professional seeking to contribute to a busy practice while providing high-quality administrative and legal support throughout commercial real estate transactions and development matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating administrative procedures, preparing legal documents and correspondence, conducting title sub-searches, and supporting the lawyer in managing workflows and competing priorities to ensure a high standard of quality and client service.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and initially draft correspondence, including editing and quality assurance.
• Prepare precedent-based documents as required.
• Conduct title sub-searches and perform preliminary reviews of title searches.
• Coordinate workflow, assist the lawyer in prioritizing tasks, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, including mail, email, fax, and telephone calls.
• Prepare client files for closure and storage.
• Coordinate and organize meetings and conference calls, and maintain agendas.
• Assist with additional projects as required.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk studies from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role.
• Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions would be considered an asset.
• Experience in development law would be considered an asset.
• Experience preparing and editing legal correspondence.
• Working knowledge of Unity and Teraview.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset.

KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage competing tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changing schedules and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A positive, supportive, and professional attitude.

This is a current vacancy; the salary range is $50,000–$65,000.

For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner, at [e-mail] or 647-336-1416 or Lauren MacDonald, Recruitment Specialist, at [e-mail] or 902-407-1427. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Lauren know.