A dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm. We pride ourselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. We require an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk to join our firm. We serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate, commercial real estate, and real estate development. You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for client service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment.

Duties

Primary (70%):

• Drafting, reviewing, and editing all manner of real estate transaction documents, including related corporate resolutions and certificates;

• Preparing closing agendas;

• Preparing Statements of Adjustments and other financial documentation relating to real estate transactions;

• Completing Land Transfer Tax beneficial transfer returns and affiliate deferral applications;

• Reviewing and summarizing title searches, including various survey, reference, and subdivisions plans, and other instruments on title;

• Obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing off-title due diligence searches;

• Reporting to clients during and following transactions; and

• Corresponding professionally with clients, other lawyers and clerks, real estate agents, government officials and employees, and others as necessary during the course of real estate transactions.

Ancillary (30%):

• Handling administrative duties such as processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining lawyer schedules, coordinating meetings, printing, scanning, and photocopying as required;

• Opening and closing client files and completing relevant conflict searches;

• Invoicing and assisting with managing accounts receivable;

• Organizing and maintaining files using electronic document management system; and

• Other administrative duties as required.

Experience

• Minimum three years' work experience, including internship or co-op placement, in a clerical capacity in real estate law;

• Strong knowledge of real estate legal software including Teraview, Closer, and Unity;

• Experience with commercial real estate development and/or corporate law would be an asset;

• Completion of a law clerk program or diploma would be an asset;

• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management Software, and legal accounting software (e.g. Soluno);

• Capable and comfortable working independently and collaborating

• Experience with docketing and billing time, preparing pre-bills, etc is an asset;

• Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks, staff, and students;

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with interacting directly and professionally with clients and other legal professionals;

• Capable and comfortable with providing service to multiple people and other departments within the firm and managing competing deadlines; and

• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events

• Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision care

• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday