Wills & Estates Law Clerk

Job Description

Wills & Estates Law Clerk

Salary: Up to $95K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting wills, related documents and trust settlement documents
• Prepare applications and related documents for charitable registration
• Prepare and file various income tax elections
• Review and analyze estate accounts
• Assist with client communications
• Liaise and interview executors for particulars of deceased and assets of estates
• Assist with the preparation of any required tax related information
• Prepare application for probate
• Responsible for all administrative aspects of ongoing administration of estate files
• Organize, track and maintain document files and case correspondence
• Organize and maintain the firm’s precedent collection for estate and trust matters
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm environment as a Wills & Estates Law Clerk
• Ability to communicate effectively with firm members and clients
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous with attention to detail
• Possess a strong aptitude for working with numbers
• Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work product
• Ability to prioritize as necessary
• Strong technical skills with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Tagged as: Law Clerk, Wills & Estate