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 chance 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

- 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 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

Required Skills and Experience

- Minimum 7 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
- 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

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

- Bilingual (French) reading and writing abilities an asset

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📌 Law Clerk - Commercial Real Estate (Ottawa)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Ottawa