Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Real Estate

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk to provide administrative support for real estate transactions. Candidates should have a legal diploma and strong knowledge of MS Office, along with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Bilingualism is an asset. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and assist in various legal procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of legal assistant / law clerk experience.
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset.
• Experience with development law is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and initial drafting of correspondence.
• Coordinate workflow and assist lawyer with outstanding items.
• Prepare client files for closure and storage.

Skills

Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Working knowledge of Unity and Teraview

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience preparing and editing correspondence

Ability to plan and prioritize tasks

Ability to work independently and in a team

Ability to exercise discretion

Education

Legal or Law Clerk diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Unity

Teraview

Job description

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Real Estate

Overview

Posted: November 10, 2025

The successful candidate would provide administrative support in the completion of residential and commercial real estate transactions and also assist in the area of development law. The successful candidate would be responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and initial drafting of correspondence including editing and quality assurance
• Prepare precedent based documents as needed
• Title sub-searching and preliminary review of title searches
• Coordinate workflow and assist lawyer in prioritizing and following up on outstanding items
• Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
• Prepare client files for closure and storage
• Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
• Assist with other projects as required

Qualifications

• Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Unity and Teraview
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience preparing and editing correspondence
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset
• Minimum 5-10 years of legal assistant / law clerk experience
• Experience with development law is considered an asset

Skills Required

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and prioritiesAbility to ensure consistent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A positive, supportive and professional attitude

Interested applicants should forward their resumes to [e-mail].

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