Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

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Located in Ottawa, ON

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

Our client, located in Nepean, is looking for a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to join their medium sized firm. This is a permanent opportunity that offers a great work atmosphere within a reputable organization in Ottawa who invests in their people and therefore experience very low turnover. 

**This is a hybrid work schedule (1 day / week at home), not a remote position, and therefore requires candidates to live in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.**

Why work for this organization?

• Health and dental benefits
• Hybrid (1 day/week at home)
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Bonuses (up to 10% of salary)
• Paid sick days
• LTD & STD
• Long standing organization – over 40 years in business
• Paid training and education
• Low turnover
• Accessible by public transportation

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing purchase, sale and refinance commercial real estate files from start to finish
• Conducting title searches, drafting requisitions, preparing and registering deeds and charges/discharges
• Managing closing activities for real estate transactions
• Preparing transactional documents
• Drafting correspondence in liaising with clients and lenders while also scheduling appointments
• Managing a bring forward system to track priority deadlines and ensuring they are being met
• Ordering and issuing title insurance policies
• Billing the files once they are completed, preparing reports, and closing the files
• Other administrative support as required

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial real estate
• Law Clerk Diploma considered an asset, but direct experience is more important to be considered for the role
• Strong English communication skills – oral and written
• Must be proficient with MS Office and Teraview
• Experience with PCLaw and Unity considered a strong asset
• Ability to work well independently with a proactive mindset
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail

 

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Typical Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm (35 hours/week)  |  Our Client is flexible and can offer work hours between 8:00am to 6:00pm (e.g. 8:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm).

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.


We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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