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Law Clerk - Wills and Estates

Law Clerk - Wills and Estates

Lawson, Clark & OldmanAjax, ON, Canada
Full-time +1
Lawson Clark & Oldman is one of Durham Region’s oldest and well-respected law firms.We are seeking an experienced .Wills & Estate Planning Law Clerk. The successful candidate will assist with all as...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Counsel Level Lawyer - Ontario

Counsel Level Lawyer - Ontario

Caravel Law LLPON, CA
Full-time
Quick Apply
Are you looking to have control over your schedule? We offer a better way of life without sacrificing interesting work and professional fulfilment. What our firm does have is a team of highly experi...Show moreLast updated: 15 days ago
legal assistant - immigration

legal assistant - immigration

Bukhari Law Professional CorporationON, CA
CA$34.10 hourly
Permanent
Computer and technology knowledge.Transportation / travel information.Public transportation is available.Work conditions and physical capabilities. Are you available for the advertised start date?.Are...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Commercial Litigation Law Clerk

Commercial Litigation Law Clerk

VacoWhitby, ON, CA
CA$100,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Permanent
Providing support on matters related to construction lien and liens for vacant possession, garnishments, drafting default judgments, Mortgage enforcement (including powers of sales and judgments fo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Psychology of the Law

Psychology of the Law

University of TorontoOntario, Canada
CA$52.97 hourly
Full-time
DutiesMay include some or all of the following : marking / grading; contact hours with students; preparation; test invigilating. Quercus uploading of files and grades; leading tutorials if indicated.M...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Vistas Law Group, LLPOntario, CA
CA$90,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Ignite Your Legal Career at Vistas Law Group, LLP - A Boutique Firm with a Difference!.Are you weary of the relentless demands of big firm life?. Ontario, California, is the refreshing change you've...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Criminal Law Articling Position

Criminal Law Articling Position

Arvin Ross Professional CorporationOshawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
AR LAW is a highly reputable, and client-focused law firm practicing exclusively in the area of Criminal law.Our head office is located in Downtown Oshawa, minute's walk to the courthouse.We ar...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Law Library Clerk

Law Library Clerk

York UniversityOntario, Canada
CA$18.76 hourly
Reporting to the Manager, Library Operations, this position provides assistance to Circulation staff , facilitates access to library study space for Osgoode students, and other related duties.Exper...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Real Estate Law Clerk

Real Estate Law Clerk

Meridia Recruitment SolutionsOntario
CA$55,000.00–CA$70,000.00 yearly
Our client, a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm, is currently looking for an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk to join their firm. They pride themselves on having a team who is collaborative, colleg...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Law Clerk - Wills and Estates

Law Clerk - Wills and Estates

Lawson, Clark & OldmanAjax, ON, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job description

Lawson Clark & Oldman is one of Durham Region’s oldest and well-respected law firms. We are seeking an experienced  Wills & Estate Planning Law Clerk  (minimum 2-5 years’ experience) to join our firm. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of Wills and Estate Planning files and must have the ability to manage files from beginning to end. This is a full-time and permanent position, based in Ajax, Ontario  (in-office – not remote).

The candidate must have a positive attitude, the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate must have strong attention to detail, and be proactive with excellent time-management skills. This position is best suited to qualified individuals who have excellent client service skills, are friendly and professional and are not shy about communicating with lawyers or clients directly. In addition, your refined organizational skills and outstanding ability to multi-task will ensure success in this role.

This position would be the ideal opportunity for a Wills and Estate Planning Clerk with a professional work ethic seeking to work in a rewarding and fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves on having a culture that emphasizes collaboration, collegiality, open communication, continuous learning, humility and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Ability to successfully manage a large-volume estate planning practice, while tracking and adhering to deadlines (including urgent planning files);
  • Responding to initial phone calls and emails from prospective clients;
  • Telephone and general reception duties;
  • Assisting with banking, as required;
  • Scheduling appointments, follow-ups and signing meetings, and managing lawyers’ calendars and deadlines;
  • Other administrative tasks, such as file management, organization and photocopying and scanning;
  • Communicating effectively with clients and initiating follow-ups as required;
  • Opening, organizing, and closing files;
  • Drafting letters and emails to clients, and any third parties, (i.e. accountants; investment advisors; trust companies etc.) as applicable
  • Ordering and conducting preliminary review of any due diligence searches, including : title sub-searches, charity registration searches, and corporate profile reports, etc.
  • Preparing initial draft estate planning documents, including : Wills (including multiple Wills), Affidavits of Execution, and Powers of Attorney;
  • Preparing all other administrative and practice management documentation, including the preparation of : retainer agreements; draft and final statement of accounts; reporting letters; acknowledgements and directions;
  • Closing files (including assisting with archiving and storage of original estate planning documents);

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience. Successful candidates may have opportunity for growth in this role.

Requirements :

  • Minimum 2 -5 years’ experience working as a Wills & Estate Planning clerk;
  • Law Clerk Diploma from an accredited Ontario Law Clerk program certified with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario;
  • Knowledge of the Law Society of Ontario’s  Rules of Professional Conduct ;
  • Knowledge of the  Succession Law Reform Act ; and some knowledge of the  Children’s Law Reform Act  and the  Family Law Act  would be a strong asset;
  • Knowledge in estates law would be a significant asset, but not a requirement;
  • Excellent ability to multi-task, be highly organized and exceptional attention to detail;
  • Professional and ability to work independently and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently, solve problems and demonstrate initiative;
  • Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat;
  • Compensation :

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid time off
  • Extended health benefits (including dental care and life insurance)
  • Complimentary on-site parking
  • Possible supplemental pay type (bonus pay)
  • Work-life balance (Work hours are 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work some over-time hours; however, this is not a requirement)
  • The successful candidate will have opportunity for career growth
  • If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to coldman@lcolaw.ca, and include “Wills Law Clerk” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest in our firm; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.