Next Door Law is a modern, client-focused law firm serving clients across Ontario. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service through real estate, wills and estates, corporate law, and mobile legal services. As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Law Clerk who is excited to help us build efficient systems and deliver an outstanding client experience.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Manage Ontario residential purchase, sale, and refinance transactions from file opening through closing.
- Prepare wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents from lawyer instructions.
- Assist with estate administration and probate files where applicable.
- Communicate with clients, lenders, mortgage brokers, and real estate professionals.
- Prepare closing packages, reporting letters, and legal documentation.
- Review title search results prepared by our existing paralegal and work with the lawyer to resolve issues when necessary.
- Maintain accurate electronic files and meet critical deadlines.
- Support continuous improvement of office systems and workflows.
- Deliver exceptional client service throughout every file.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum 3 years of Ontario real estate law clerk experience.
- Experience preparing wills and powers of attorney (estate administration experience is an asset).
- Ability to independently manage files with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using Ontario real estate software such as Teraview, Unity, Conveyancer, or similar.
- Experience with legal practice management software is an asset.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and commitment to excellent client service.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
- Holiday Bonus
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Be part of a growing, modern law firm where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Work Where You Do Your Best
We believe great legal work doesn’t require sitting in an office every day. Next Door Law is built on secure cloud-based technology that enables our team to collaborate, manage files, and communicate seamlessly from anywhere in Ontario. We value results, client service, and teamwork over traditional office hours, offering a flexible remote work environment with occasional in-person collaboration when needed.
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2G 6K3
