Senior Law Clerk

Job summary

Manage legal files and deadlines independently while drafting and reviewing documents for corporate, real estate, and estate matters. Coordinate client communications, maintain electronic records, and support monthly billing and docketing processes.

Job details

Senior Corporate & Real Estate Law Clerk Ottawa, ON | $75,000+ | 4 Weeks Vacation | Pension | Paid Parking An established downtown Ottawa law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Law Clerk / Legal Administrator for a key, highly trusted position. $75,000+ salary, based on experience 4 weeks paid vacation Pension plan Paid indoor downtown parking Paid fitness/gym membership Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Stable, established Ottawa practice What You'll Do Manage legal files and deadlines with a high degree of independence Draft, prepare, review and edit legal documents and correspondence Assist with corporate and commercial transactions Support residential and commercial real estate transactions Assist with wills, estates and powers of attorney Communicate directly with clients by phone and email Open files, complete client identification requirements and coordinate retainers Maintain accurate electronic files and corporate records Coordinate calendars, appointments, deadlines and follow-ups Monitor work in progress and support monthly billing Maintain accurate daily docketing and file records Ensure client inquiries and correspondence are handled promptly and professionally Keep the lawyer informed regarding active matters, priorities and deadlines What We're Looking For: Several years of experience in an Ottawa law firm or similar legal environment Experience as a Law Clerk, Corporate Law Clerk, Real Estate Law Clerk, Senior Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator Experience in corporate/commercial law, real estate and/or wills & estates essential Strong drafting, proofreading and document-management skills Excellent organization and attention to detail Confidence communicating directly with clients The ability to independently manage multiple files and competing priorities Comfort working with legal software and technology If you're an experienced legal professional looking for more ownership, an excellent overall compensation package and a long-term opportunity with an established Ottawa practice, we'd like to hear from you. Apply confidentially to learn more.

What you’ll do

Manage legal files and deadlines independently while drafting and reviewing documents for corporate, real estate, and estate matters. Coordinate client communications, maintain electronic records, and support monthly billing and docketing processes.

Requirements

Requires several years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Administrator within an Ottawa law firm. Essential expertise in corporate/commercial law, real estate, and wills and estates is required.

Benefits

• 4 Weeks Vacation • Pension • Paid Indoor Downtown Parking • Paid Fitness/Gym Membership

Listed skills

• independence · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• professionally · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Drafting
• Corporate Law
• Real Estate Law
• Wills And Estates
• Document Management
• Client Communication
• File Management
• Proofreading
• Docketing
• Billing Support
• Calendar Coordination
• Legal Software Proficiency

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative