Real Estate Law Clerk

Real Estate Law Clerk

Ottawa, ON

AC-18475

Our client is an established, full-service firm with over 35 lawyers. They have built a reputation as one of the leading law firms serving developers (freehold and condominium), and property owners in the National Capital Region and beyond. With the backing of their Real Estate & Development Law team and the resources of our Municipal, Business, Labour & Employment, and Litigation lawyers, they offer timely advice and practical, cost-effective solutions for their client’s real estate projects.

They are currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Clerk with 3+ years of experience in commercial and residential real estate to join their team in Ottawa.

Responsibilities:

• Handle purchases and sales of various types of properties.
• Review agreements.
• Conduct off‐title enquiries and title searches.
• Draft closing documents, and prepare and register electronic documents etc.
• Communicate effectively with clients, financial institutions, title insurance companies, land registry offices, municipalities and third parties.
• Prepare emails, correspondence, authorizations and directions and various other documentation.
• Handle all aspects of real estate transactions from beginning to end.
• Support lawyers by assembling and organizing client file information.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients by providing ongoing file updates.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ commercial and residential real estate experience.
• Minimum of a law clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario real estate and related legislation (including Condominium Act, Registry Office, Tarion, Land Titles, Planning Act, HST and LTT legislation, regulations, bulletins, forms, precedents and procedures).
• Ability and desire to work independently, enjoy working in a fast‐paced environment, take responsibility for work and manage multiple client files.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong problem‐solving skills.
• A willingness to learn, grow and embrace our client‐centric model for legal services.
• Must have experience with and knowledge of Conveyancer, Teraview, Word, Excel and Outlook. Proficient in web‐based communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Employment Equity Statement

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.

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