Law Clerk (Wills & Estates)

Linmac LLP•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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). 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. 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.

Requirements

Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university
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

Nice To Haves

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
Knowledge of Clio and NetDocs

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