Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law Clerk/ Paralegal

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Position: Senior Legal Support Specialist – Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Burlington (Hybrid Work Model)</p><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> CAD $70,000 ‑ $90,000 annually</p><p><strong>Experience Required:</strong> 8–10+ years’ experience in commercial real estate law, with some residential and corporate exposure</p><p><strong>Reporting To:</strong> Senior Partner at a well‑established law firm (125+ years in practice)</p><p><strong>Team Structure:</strong> You’ll support one senior partner on commercial real‑estate and corporate matters, collaborate with a junior associate on residential real‑estate files, and carry some <span >administrative/back</span>‑office functions across the team.</p><p><strong>Role Summary:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a calm, tech‑savvy, organized and friendly legal support professional who is comfortable operating at a paralegal/clerk level, bridging substantive real‑estate work and firm operations. The core focus is on <strong>commercial real estate transactions</strong>, with some residential real‑estate, corporate financing/loan support and administrative overlap. You will assist the senior partner with high‑value deals, support the junior associate on residential workflow, and help optimise firm‑wide operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>commercial real estate files</strong> (sales, acquisitions, leasing, refinancing, large‑scale financing) from document drafting through closing.</li><li>Support <strong>residential real‑estate transactions</strong> handled by the junior associate: open/close files, coordinate with <span >agents/lenders/title</span> companies, prepare documentation and schedule closings.</li><li>Provide <strong>corporate transaction and financing support</strong>: entity resolutions, minute‑book maintenance, large commercial loans, valuations, lender deliverables and document management.</li><li>Use technology effectively: document management systems (e.g., iManage or equivalent), e‑signature platforms, conveyancing software, secure file tracking and version control.</li><li>Handle <strong>administrative tasks and support personnel</strong>: file workflows, scheduling, backup support, cross‑functional coordination.</li><li>Operate as a team player: support the senior partner, collaborate with the junior associate, and contribute to the firm’s smooth, high‑quality service delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>8–10+ years of legal support experience, primarily in <strong>commercial real‑estate law</strong>, with familiarity or interest in residential real‑estate and corporate/finance matters.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with <strong>large‑scale financing/loans, valuations, lender documentation</strong> or complex real‑estate transactions.</li><li>Proficient with legal/real‑estate technology systems and tools; comfortable adapting to firm platforms.</li><li>Organised, patient, friendly, calm under pressure; excellent interpersonal and client‑service skills, with a team‑oriented mindset.</li><li>Willingness to engage in both substantive real‑estate transactional work and administrative operations support — helping to grow and evolve the role.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a community‑focused law firm with a long legacy (125+ years) and strong presence in the region.</li><li>Hybrid work model that balances flexibility with team collaboration.</li><li>Competitive salary that reflects the senior‑support nature of the role and the level of experience required.</li><li>Unique opportunity: support a senior partner’s commercial real‑estate practice <strong>and</strong> a junior associate’s residential work, while helping streamline broader firm operations and finance support.</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p>Please send your résumé and cover letter to <strong><span >zoe@toptiertalentgroup.com</span></strong> detailing your commercial real‑estate and corporate/finance support experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing this exciting opportunity.</p><p><br /></p></p></p>