Real Estate Law Clerk

**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.

**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;
- 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.
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Brazeau Seller LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We foster an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you live in the Ottawa area now and are able to commute to work?

**Experience**:

- Real Estate Law Clerk: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON (K1P)