Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk - Permanent - 19310
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Salary will depend on experience but will likely fall within the $70,000 to $90,000/year range. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary will depend on experience but will likely fall within the $70,000 to $90,000/year range.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Opportunity
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will have the following:
Salary will depend on experience but will likely fall within the $70,000 to $90,000/year range. Benefits and a hybrid work schedule are offered.
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to lmclachlan@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19310.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing critical assistance to lawyers with commercial real estate transactions
- Being responsible for conducting, reviewing, and reporting on title and off-title searches and other real estate related due diligence
- Interacting with the land registry office and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time to facilitate and address unique title issue
- Managing and organizing portfolio transactions and liaising with multiple key stakeholders in relation to ongoing matters
- Drafting key documentation including requisitions, closing documents, transaction books and final reports
- Participating in the closing, purchase sale and financing transactions
- Being responsible for matter management and data management, including scoping and budgeting
- Collaborating and contributing as an important member of the team, and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
- 7+ years of experience in a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk role
- 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
- 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
Salary will depend on experience but will likely fall within the $70,000 to $90,000/year range. Benefits and a hybrid work schedule are offered.
How To Apply
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to lmclachlan@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19310.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support lawyers with commercial real estate transactions, including conducting and reporting on title and off-title searches, resolving land registry issues, and managing transaction portfolios and stakeholders. Draft requisitions and closing documents, participate in purchase, sale, and financing closings, and oversee matter and data management, including scoping and budgeting.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Law Clerk Diploma, an Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate, or equivalent, and at least seven years of commercial real estate law clerk experience. They should know Registry, Land Titles, and Polaris systems, electronic filings, and document tools, and demonstrate strong organization, problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, and teamwork; French reading and writing are an asset.
Skills
- Title And Off-Title Searches
- Real Estate Due Diligence
- Land Registry Procedures
- Title Issue Resolution
- Transaction Management
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Legal Document Drafting
- Closing Transactions
- Matter Management
- Data Management
- Scoping And Budgeting
- Electronic Database Filings
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
Keywords
- Commercial Real Estate
- Law Clerk
- Law Clerk Diploma
- Institute Of Law Clerks Of Ontario Certificate
- Registry System
- Land Titles System
- Polaris
- Title Searching
- Land Registration
- Electronic Database Filings
- Title Searches
- Off-Title Searches
- Real Estate Due Diligence
- Land Registry Office
- Title Issues
- Transaction Management
- Requisitions
- Closing Documents
- Transaction Books
- Final Reports
- Purchase And Sale Transactions
- Financing Transactions
- Matter Management
- Data Management
- Scoping And Budgeting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Client Service
- French Reading And Writing