Law Clerk
Job Title
Law Clerk, Real Estate
Location
Oakville, Ontario. Hybrid, with on-site attendance as required
Job Type
Contract, full-time hours
About the Opportunity
Our client in the public sector is seeking a Law Clerk to provide real estate and administrative support to its Infrastructure, Development and Real Estate legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working with agreements, transactions, and property-related documentation.
Reporting to senior legal counsel, you’ll support the coordination and management of real estate transactions while working closely with internal stakeholders and legal professionals. Your ability to stay organized, research legislation, and manage documentation accurately will be an important part of the team’s success.
What’s in it for You
You’ll gain valuable exposure to real estate law within a municipal or public sector environment, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal counsel. The role offers a mix of legal coordination, document management, and administrative responsibilities, providing variety throughout your day.
You’ll also strengthen your experience with municipal legislation, real estate documentation, and specialized land registration tools such as Teraview.
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll help coordinate the preparation, execution, and management of agreements, reports, real estate transactions, and related legal documentation.
- In this role, you’ll use Teraview to support real estate transactions and related registration activities.
- You’ll conduct research and apply relevant provincial statutes and municipal by-laws to support the activities of the legal team.
- You’ll manage legal files, correspondence, and general office administration while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
- You’ll provide additional legal and administrative support to Senior Legal Counsel and the broader Infrastructure, Development and Real Estate team as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized Law Clerk accreditation program, along with a secondary school diploma.
- 2+ years of experience in a law office, municipal government, or related legal environment, preferably supporting real estate matters.
- Strong working knowledge of Teraview and Microsoft Office, with familiarity with reference plans.
- Ability to research, interpret, and apply provincial statutes, municipal by-laws, and policies.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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