Real Estate Law Clerk

Job summary

Prepare, review, and proofread real estate legal documents and correspondence, and research property titles, ownership histories, and related legal information. Maintain property files and records, enter data, provide administrative support, and assist legal staff with drafting and property-related inquiries.

Job details

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Real Estate Clerk to join our legal team. This role involves supporting property transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with legal documentation related to real estate matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, excellent research abilities, and familiarity with legal procedures to ensure smooth operations within our real estate department. DISCLOSURE: We will only be interviewing candidates with a minimum of two (2) years of law clerking experience at a Canadian-based law firm. This is NOT an entry level position. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, and correspondence related to real estate transactions Manage and organize property files, records, and documentation using systems such as Closer and Cosmolex. Conduct research on property titles, ownership histories, and relevant legal information to support case preparation Perform data entry accurately into various databases and filing systems Support legal staff with drafting legal documents and summaries as needed Handle administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and maintaining organized paper and electronic files Provide excellent phone etiquette when communicating with clients, vendors, or internal departments Conduct interviews or gather information from relevant sources to assist in property-related inquiries Qualifications Minimum 2 years experience as a real estate law clerk in a Canadian law firm Proven clerical or administrative experience, preferably within a legal or real estate environment Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Excellent proofreading, writing skills, and attention to detail Familiarity with Closer, Teraview, Cosmolex, and other legal research tools is highly desirable Experience in legal drafting, research, and project management is preferred Proficiency in data entry and filing systems to ensure accurate record keeping Strong research skills for property title searches and legal inquiries Good phone etiquette with professional communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team This position offers an opportunity to develop your legal support skills in a dynamic real estate environment while contributing to the efficient handling of property transactions. To apply: Please provide your resume and a cover letter. Start Date: ASAP Salary: $50,000-$70,000 per annum

What you’ll do

Prepare, review, and proofread real estate legal documents and correspondence, and research property titles, ownership histories, and related legal information. Maintain property files and records, enter data, provide administrative support, and assist legal staff with drafting and property-related inquiries.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of real estate law clerk experience at a Canadian law firm, along with strong administrative, organizational, proofreading, writing, and research skills. Familiarity with Closer, Teraview, Cosmolex, legal research tools, and accurate data-entry and filing systems is highly desirable.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Real Estate Law Clerking
• Legal Document Preparation
• Proofreading
• Property Title Research
• Legal Research
• File and Records Management
• Data Entry
• Legal Drafting
• Administrative Support
• Organization
• Written Communication
• Phone Etiquette
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Client Communication
• Team Collaboration

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative