About the Company
Forge Recruitment is currently supporting our client, a national firm, in the search of a commercial real estate law clerk to join their growing real estate group in Ottawa.
About the Role

• Independently draft a variety of documentation, including closing documents, mortgage security documentation and related agreements and documents, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate title and off-title due diligence matters, together with preparing a draft title report.
• Evaluates the file to review facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
• Often acts as the front-line liaison with the client for real estate/lending matters connected with their file.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, employing good communication and social skills.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 5 years legal experience as a commercial real estate Law Clerk/Paralegal in the Province of Ontario.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to professionals, law clerks and legal administrative assistants.
• Knowledgeable about current relevant legislation and government regulations.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Experience with Teraview and Conveyancer.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.