Estates Litigation Law Clerk
ID: 5580
Job Description
Estates Litigation Law Clerk
Our Client, a well-respected large law firm in Toronto, is seeking an Estates Litigation Law Clerk to join their office. As a Law Clerk your responsibilities include drafting, correspondence with clients, and aiding with all estate litigation matters such as will challenges, guardianships, power of attorney issues, and more. If you love a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment then this is where you will shine! The firm offers great benefits, a competitive salary, perks, and an environment where you can feel comfortable being you! Apply now!
Salary: Up to $90K
Key Responsibilities
- Work as a member of the team to evaluate the file to review case facts, determine appropriate processes, identify key issues and plan the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met.
- Draft pleadings, applications, affidavits, correspondence and other documents as needed throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Liaison with clients to obtain information, ensure the client is current with the status of their file and to answer, within the assigned authority, any queries/concerns the client may have.
- Assist with all matters concerning estate administration, guardianships, will challenges and interpretations, power of attorney issues and disputes, passing of accounts, variations of trust and dependent relief applications.
- Begins to mentor and guide junior staff within department.
- Researches and analyses various issues, processes, case law, codes, legislation, etc.
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Communicates directly with service providers, judicial/tribunal officials and bank/financial institution officers in connection with the client’s file.
- Prepares reports on an as needed basis.
- Any other duties as required
Qualifications
- Completion of accredited Law Clerk program.
- 7+ years as a Law Clerk, with direct and practical experience working in estate litigation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform legal research, identify legal issues and analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Exceptional technical skills, including experience in MS Office Suite, Expert Time, iManage and WindUp.
- Working knowledge of Relativity or another document management software an asset.
- Basic understanding of other relevant areas of law including real estate, commercial law and tax an asset.
- Certificate in Estate and Trust Administration (CETA) an asset.
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
