Law Clerk (Wills & Estates)

Role: Law Clerk Location: Toronto Why Linmac? We empower our people and create opportunities for them to flourish. We offer a boutique office work environment and a clientele that is business focused. The role: We are currently looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join our Toronto office supporting our Wills and Estates practice in person (Toronto) and remotely (Calgary). Responsibilities: Open, close and bill all files Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings as required Liaise with clients directly for pertinent information for estate planning and wills Prepare first drafts of estate planning documents (Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia) Revise estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions Prepare and witness Will signings Scanning, saving and providing copies of executed documents Preparation of reporting letters and handling all other post-execution matters Digital file maintenance of lawyer emails and client files Correspond with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters Prepare probate applications Prepare various documents required for the administration of estates (releases, consents, indemnities, etc.) Maintain organized client files electronically, and in hard copy when required Update and maintain inventory of Wills vault Assist with creation of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas Manage Toronto office administrative duties as required Qualifying Attributes: Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university 5 – 7 years of experience in Wills and Estates preferred Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff and lawyers both in-person and remotely Superior communication, organizational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension Advanced verbal and written communication skills Proactive, reliable, independent, and detail-oriented High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs About Linmac We are a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. We practice predominantly in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. We are growing, and if you are up for it, we'd love for you to join our amazing team.

The Law Clerk will prepare estate planning documents and probate applications while managing the administration of estates. Responsibilities also include managing client files, coordinating calendars, and handling office administrative duties.

Candidates must have a Law Clerk certification and preferably 5 to 7 years of experience in Wills and Estates. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required, with a preference for knowledge of Clio and NetDocs.

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• Estate Planning
• Probate Applications
• Estate Administration
• Legal Drafting
• File Management
• Client Liaison
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Acrobat
• Clio
• NetDocs
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Talent Acquisition
• Reading Comprehension
• Administrative Functions
• Information Gathering
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Family Law
• Inventory Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Detail Oriented

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Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine