Real Estate Law Clerk (Residential)

Job Responsibility:

POSITION TITLE: Real Estate Law Clerk Mann Lawyers LLP is a growing firm of over 30 lawyers that practice in real estate, litigation, wills and estates, family, environmental, and business law. Mann Lawyers LLP is recruiting for a Real Estate Law Clerk who will be responsible for completing predominantly residential transactions but may also complete commercial and builder transactions. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort with organizing their time and files. Type: Regular, Full-Time Location: Ottawa, Ontario Experience: 5+ year(s) Training: Minimum of a law clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience

and education KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing purchase, sale, and refinance files from start to finish;
• Conducting title searches, drafting requisitions, preparing and registering deeds and

charges/discharges;

• Managing closing activities for transactions;
• Preparing transactional documents, including for private and institutional lenders;
• Drafting correspondence, coordinating with clients and lenders;
• Ordering and issuing title insurance policies;
• Scheduling appointments and interacting with clients and/or other parties;
• Filing, diarizing deadlines, and maintaining a solid reminder system;
• Handling general administration of file work;
• Preparing various accounting documents including but not limited to preparation of client

accounts;

• Opening and closing client files, including preparing reports to clients and banks/lenders;

and

• Any other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of real estate legal procedures and statutes;
• Knowledge of title insurance software;
• Experience with MS Office software;
• Knowledge of Teraview, Unity, and RealtiWeb;
• Knowledge of Soluno accounting software;

• Strong knowledge of real estate law;
• Excellent attention to detail, including the ability to proofread and format documents, time

management and organizational skills;

• Ability to multi-task;
• Professional, tactful, and highly dependable;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

• Has immense pride in their work; and
• Work collaboratively in a workplace with dignity and respect.

Education & Work Experience

• 5+ year(s) of previous real estate experience
• Minimum of a law clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience and

education

• Experience with commercial purchase and sale transactions would be considered an

asset

• Experience with builder transactions/development work would be considered an asset

Other

• Must be able to work in the office (some remote work may be possible, based on

department needs)

It would be preferable, though not necessary, for candidates to have experience with using Zoom, Net Documents, TreeFort, and Pactima. Salary level is commensurate with experience and health benefits are provided. Mann Lawyers is committed to creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for all individuals in the workplace. It is our policy to make decisions on hiring, promotions, rewards and other human resources issues based on merit (including a person's qualifications, ability and performance). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Mann Lawyers welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at Mann Lawyers. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com or View email address on ca.edajobs.com. We welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process. If you are excited for this opportunity, but do not meet all of the requirements, we would strongly encourage you to apply anyway. We are always happy to hear from those who wish to work with us! Interested candidates should submit their application, in confidence, to View email address on ca.edajobs.com. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Mann Lawyers LLP.