real estate law clerk

Posted on June 03, 2025 by Employer details Brazeau Seller Law

Job details

*Job Overview* Brazeau Seller Law is a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm. We pride ourselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial and creative. We require an *experienced Real Estate Law Clerk* to join our firm. We serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate, commercial real estate, and real estate development. You are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter with great attention-to-detail and strong multitasking abilities. You possess a superior work ethic and an aptitude for client service, as well as demonstrated experience in handling a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You are also an interpersonally skilled team player who knows how to engender a positive environment. *Duties* *Primary (70%):* * Drafting, reviewing, and editing all manner of real estate transaction documents, including related corporate resolutions and certificates; * Preparing closing agendas; * Preparing Statements of Adjustments and other financial documentation relating to real estate transactions; * Completing Land Transfer Tax beneficial transfer returns and affiliate deferral applications; * Reviewing and summarizing title searches, including various survey, reference, and subdivisions plans, and other instruments on title; * Obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing off-title due diligence searches; * Reporting to clients during and following transactions; and * Corresponding professionally with clients, other lawyers and clerks, real estate agents, government officials and employees, and others as necessary during the course of real estate transactions. *Ancillary (30%): * * Handling administrative duties such as processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining lawyer schedules, coordinating meetings, printing, scanning, and photocopying as required; * Opening and closing client files and completing relevant conflict searches; * Invoicing and assisting with managing accounts receivable; * Organizing and maintaining files using electronic document management system; and * Other administrative duties as required. *Experience* * Minimum three years? work experience, including internship or co-op placement, in a clerical capacity in real estate law; * Strong knowledge of real estate legal software including Teraview, Closer, and Unity; * Experience with commercial real estate development and/or corporate law would be an asset; * Completion of a law clerk program or diploma would be an asset; * Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Document Management Software, and legal accounting software (e.g. Soluno); * Capable and comfortable working independently and collaborating * Experience with docketing and billing time, preparing pre-bills, etc is an asset; * Able to work in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks, staff, and students; * Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with interacting directly and professionally with clients and other legal professionals; * Capable and comfortable with providing service to multiple people and other departments within the firm and managing competing deadlines; and * Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. If you feel you would be a great fit for this opportunity with our firm, we would like to hear from you. Please send in confidence *BY EMAIL to *hr@brazeauseller.coma cover letter with your CV *and indicate your salary expectation*. We thank you for your interest in our firm. However, please note that only those qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Brazeau Seller LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity wo