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.