Law Clerk - Wills Estates
Law Clerk - Wills Estates
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Job Description
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.
What We are Looking For:
Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for an experienced Law Clerk in Wills & Estates who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our clients. This is a hybrid opportunity and the ideal candidate should be someone who takes pride in their work is detail oriented reliable highly organized and has the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a good position if you are a selfstarter and can work both independently and in a team setting supporting a busy practice group.
Responsibilities:
- Handle or assist in all aspects of estate administration from beginning to the end
- Attend as a second witness for client signatures
- Review and prepare estate accounts
- Prepare court documents in support of estate maters including contested passing of accounts application for advice and direction guardianship applications/variations of trust.
- Preparing application materials for certificates of appointment of estate trustees
- Oversee and maintain the Wills and Trust vaults and databases
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take Initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Minimum of eight years previous experience as a wills and estates law clerk
- Successful completion of a postsecondary education in law clerk or legal assistant program
- The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
- Flexible team player who is client service oriented
- Docket time
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 Suite of applications
- A willingness to learn our specialized wills and trusts database and wills drafting program
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently prioritize and multitask
- Flexible team player who is client service oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a midsized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.
We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contactand we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
