Job Description
Local Peterborough Law Firm is seeking a full-time Law Clerk in their Real Estate & Estates Law department.
Who is Inclusive Advisory?
We are a regional accounting, law, and wealth management firm with offices in Omemee, Port Perry and Peterborough and are rapidly growing in our communities! Our knowledge, innovation and courage deliver results in a collaborative professional style that establishes and builds trust – together.
Why Work for Us?
At Inclusive, we pride ourselves on putting our people and the environment first. We offer competitive wages and flexible time off. Our collaborative culture influences all aspects of our business and we value the input of all our employees. Inclusive is committed to reducing our environmental impact by continuously improving our facilities and processes. Our dedication goes beyond legal compliance. Through our leadership team and employee participation, we strive to integrate and encompass sound environmental practices into our business decisions. If you’re looking for a place to grow your career, Inclusive is a great fit!
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Law Clerk - Estates & Real Estate role located in Peterborough, ON. The Law Clerk - Estates & Real Estate will be responsible for assisting lawyers with drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, communicating with clients, and maintaining client files. The Law Clerk - Estates & Real Estate will also be responsible for assisting in the management of estates, including the preparation of estate court application and estate planning documents.
Qualifications
- Experience in Law and Legal Document Preparation
- Excellent Communication and Writing skills
- Experience in conducting Legal Research
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Experience in estate planning and knowledge of estate administration is a plus
- A strong candidate will be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship within the scope of the office.
- Creates a welcoming environment by greeting guests, answering phone calls, directing visitors, and taking messages for employees;
- Takes customer complaints or issues and pass them on to the appropriate parties;
- Coordinates the booking and setting up of meetings rooms;
- Organizes and files company documents either electronically or with a paper filing system;
- Provides support for teams when necessary;
- Communicating with clients, accountants, etc.;
- Perform corporate legal assistant duties for three or more timekeepers;
- Create and revise documents from handwritten, typed, or electronic copy;
- Practice effective communications by appearing professional and capable to clients and attorneys;
- Recording of transactions;
- Disseminating reports to staff;
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge:
- 2 years’ experience in a similar position preferred but willing to train;
- Software: Cosmolex, Microsoft, G- Suite
- College diploma or university degree in Law Clerk or Paralegal Studies is preferred
Competitive salary.
Candidates from the Peterborough area, with plans to stay here long-term, will be given first consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
No phone calls or drop-ins please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.