Wills & Estate Law Clerk
Job Description
Wills & Estate Law Clerk
Our Client, a successful boutique law firm , is seeking a Wills and Estate Law Clerk to join their Peterborough office. With a down-to-earth and friendly team this firm will feel like ‘home’. You’ll be given independence and the chance to really perfect your skills in a warm and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include correspondence, billings, and preparing legal documentation. With this you are offered a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and other perks! This is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for stability in an amazing firm – apply now!
Qualifications
- A Law Clerk diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate
- Strong knowledge of Wills & Estates procedures
- 5+ years experience in Wills & Estates
- Well organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Work effectively in a team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering detailed and complex Canadian Will, power of attorney, trust and estate administration services
- Drafting a range of documents, forms, correspondence and reporting letters for review by the firm’s lawyers
- Ensuring that documents and procedures are completed in a timely manner, including: forwarding draft documents to clients for review; following up with clients for outstanding information; scheduling client meetings; acting as witness to client documents; and communication with the estate courts in connection with ongoing matters
- Completing legal administrative tasks including initiating conflicts checks and overseeing file openings, billing and document production
- Ensuring that the firm’s lawyers are at all times advised of client-related issues, which may come to your attention
- Staying abreast of changes in Will, power of attorney, trust and estate law, as well as related regulation and policy
- Assisting with regular review and updating of precedent materials • Any other related duties, as required.
To apply for this opportunity, please contact:
Jennifer Mulligan
Manager, Cartel Inc.
jennifer@cartelinc.com
