Real Estate Clerk

Kelly Santini Llp; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ottawa is seeking a highly organized Real Estate Clerk to manage residential and commercial transactions. The successful candidate will draft legal documents, conduct due diligence, and provide administrative support in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension matching

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of work experience in law office.
• Confidence in knowledge of real estate transactions.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage 30+ real estate transactions monthly.
• Draft and review legal documents related to transactions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Client-focused Approach

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Pro

Unity

DocuSign

Teraview

Job description

The Ottawa law office of Kelly Santini LLP is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Clerk to join our team. The successful candidate will manage high volumes of residential and commercial real estate transactions, communicate effectively with clients and provide a range of administrative support with minimal direction. If you are a skilled professional seeking a fast-paced environment to showcase your expertise, this opportunity is for you. Salary level is commensurate with experience and health benefits and pension matching are provided.

Kelly Santini LLP values the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that it is a moral imperative that we pursue initiatives that will further these goals within and outside of the walls of our firm. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a better, stronger, and happier place to work, and adds to the collective strength of our community.

Specific Duties of the Role :

• Manage 30+ residential and commercial real estate transactions monthly from file opening to final reporting.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents related to residential and commercial real estate transactions such as agreements of purchase and sale, deeds, mortgages, and transfers.
• Conduct thorough due diligence including ordering and reviewing tax certificates, title, and off-title searches.
• Support productivity of the practice through comprehensive legal administrative support including billing and AR collection, scheduling appointments and calendarizing deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding promptly to inquiries.
• Coordinate with real estate agents, lenders, and other parties to gather necessary information and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Minimum two years of work experience in law office in above referenced practice areas.
• Confidence in knowledge of real estate transactions and relevant legal procedures.
• Takes initiative, able to prepare documents and correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized with ability to adapt quickly, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Professional and client-focused approach to work.
• High level of proficiency in software such as Unity, Teraview, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office Suite and DocuSign.
• Knowledge of Ghost Practice and NetDocuments will be considered an asset.
• Committed to upholding firm values, including exceptional client service, community engagement and the advancement of diversity and inclusion.

If you are interested in joining our team, we invite you to send your cover letter, resume and a list of references in confidence to :

Kelly Santini is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We encourage and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate accessibility requests of individuals with disabilities and / or medical needs throughout the recruitment and selection process. Should you require a specific accommodation, please contact Human Resources by phone at 613-238-6321 ext 307 or by e-mail at [e-mail].