Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk

Job summary

Support lawyers with commercial real estate transactions by conducting and reporting on title searches and due diligence, managing transaction portfolios, and resolving land registry issues. Draft transaction and closing documents, participate in purchase, sale, and financing closings, and manage matter data, budgets, and stakeholder communications while delivering excellent client service.

Job details

Our client is recruiting for a Commercial Real Estate Law Clerk to work with a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Commercial Real Estate team. This is a full time opportunity offering a hybrid work model, excellent compensation package, and opportunity for growth and development. Summary of Responsibilities: Play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with commercial real estate transactions Be responsible for conducting, reviewing, and reporting on title and off-title searches and other real estate related due diligence Interact with the land registry office and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time to facilitate and address unique title issues Manage and organize portfolio transactions and liaise with multiple key stakeholders in relation to ongoing matters Draft key documentation including requisitions, closing documents, transaction books and final reports Participate in the closing, purchase sale and financing transactions Be responsible for matter management and data management, including scoping and budgeting Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team, and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service Core Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience as a Commercial 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 Experience with 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 demeanor 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 The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

What you’ll do

Support lawyers with commercial real estate transactions by conducting and reporting on title searches and due diligence, managing transaction portfolios, and resolving land registry issues. Draft transaction and closing documents, participate in purchase, sale, and financing closings, and manage matter data, budgets, and stakeholder communications while delivering excellent client service.

Requirements

Applicants need at least three years of commercial real estate law clerk experience and knowledge of Registry, Land Titles, and Polaris systems, including paper-based and electronic registration and electronic database filings. A Law Clerk diploma or equivalent certificate, strong computer and document skills, and excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills are required.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Growth And Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• data management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Real Estate Transactions
• Title And Off-Title Searches
• Real Estate Due Diligence
• Title Searching And Registration
• Registry, Land Titles, And Polaris Systems
• Electronic Database Filings
• Document Drafting
• Transaction Closing
• Matter Management
• Data Management
• Scoping And Budgeting
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, And Excel
• Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Client Service

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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