Law Clerk

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Full time

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at


Purpose of Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Commercial Real Estate team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Right from the start you will:
- 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

Key Competencies

What you will bring to this role:
- 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- Bilingual (French) reading and writing abilities an asset

What does BLG have to offer you?- A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working- Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)- Access to our market leading mentoring program- A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities- Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs- A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. At BLG, valuing diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace.
- Please note that relatives of current BLG employees and partners are not eligible for consideration.

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