Real Estate Law Clerk – Meridia Recruitment Solutions

Title of the Job: Real Estate Law Clerk

Location: Ontario

Job Description: Real Estate Law ClerkOttawa, ONAC-18475Our 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 StatementOur client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the “Apply Now” button below.For more information, please contact Devyn Kelly, Consultant at [email protected] or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are.We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

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