Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate

Law Clerk, Commercial Real Estate

Full-Time (Hybrid)

Ottawa

Do you have experience working as a Law Clerk in Real Estate?

Are you ready to make an immediate impact in a TOP law firm?

Are you looking to work in a well-established law firm with a great company culture and great growth opportunities?

The Company

Our client is a leading law firm in Canada who takes great pride in their client experience and values its employees. As a member of their team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the legal industry's standout talent and collaborate across the Firm.

They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career aspirations are encouraged and recognized.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive Salary
• RRSP Matching
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental
• Wellness spending allowance
• Hybrid Working Model
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation + Personal Days
• Fantastic growth opportunities

The Job

As a Law Clerk in Commercial Real Estate, you will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff and will provide the highest level of service to clients.

You will have the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of a successful national Commercial Real Estate team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

From the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

The key responsibilities of this role are :

• Conduct, review and report on title and off-title searches and other real estate related due diligence;
• Assist lawyers with commercial transactions, including drafting requisitions and documentation
• Review surveys / reference plans;
• Draft closing documents;
• Assist in closing, purchase sale and financing transactions;
• Prepare final reports and transaction books;
• Apply for and negotiate title insurance policies;
• Conduct a preliminary analysis of title defects or clouds on title;
• Work with the land registry office to address unique title issues;
• Organize and manage portfolio transactions

What you will bring to this role :

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Real Estate Law Clerk
• Knowledge of Registry, Land Titles and Polaris systems of title searching and registration, in both paper-based and electronic land registration systems;

electronic database filings.

• Community College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
• Strong computer and electronic document skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Professional manner 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

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Ariella Josephratnam .

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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