Join Our Team as a Wills & Estates Law Clerk and Grow with Us!
Are you a seasoned Wills & Estates Law Clerk with an eagle eye for details and stellar communication skills? Are you ready to be part of a dynamic law firm that values happy, healthy people, efficiency and innovation, quality work, and kindness? If so, Wilson Cameron Law is looking for someone just like you!
About Us
At Wilson Cameron Law, we're not just a law firm - we're a group of passionate legal professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and creating a workplace where people thrive. Our office is in beautiful Uxbridge, Ontario. With a focus on real estate, wills and estates, as well as corporate and business law, we’ve had the privilege of serving individuals, estates, businesses and corporations across Ontario for over 48 years.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Happy, Healthy People: We believe that a healthy work-life balance leads to happier, more productive and fulfilled individuals. We value your well-being and strive to create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Efficient and Innovative: We want your input. We encourage innovation, efficiency, and improvement, providing you with opportunities to contribute fresh ideas and shape the future of our legal practice.
Quality Work and Attention to Detail: Be proud of your work. We uphold the highest standards of quality and attention to detail, ensuring that every project reflects our commitment to excellence.
Kind, Positive, and Supportive: Join a team that celebrates kindness and positivity. We believe that a supportive workplace fosters growth and success for everyone.
Position Overview: Wills & Estates Law Clerk
As an experienced Wills & Estates Law Clerk at Wilson Cameron Law, your keen attention to detail, expertise and exceptional communication skills will be invaluable. You will contribute to our innovative and client-focused approach and build a rewarding career along the way.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Performing general administrative functions such as opening files, managing record keeping, timelines and task lists, booking appointments, docketing and billing.
- Bringing ideas for improving or optimizing processes and procedures.
- Meeting and interacting with clients and other stakeholders focusing on relationship-building.
- Assisting with drafting of wills and powers of attorney.
- Preparing applications for Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustees.
- Assisting in assembling and organizing information on assets and liabilities for estate administration purposes, including communicating with estate trustees, beneficiaries, financial institutions, CRA, accountants, etc.
- Advertising for creditors.
- Preparing Estate Information Returns.
- Preparing accounts.
- Preparing typical estate administration documents such as releases, receipts, and directions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Wills & Estates Law Clerk in a law firm
- Successful completion of a post-secondary legal, paralegal or law clerk program or equivalent experience
- Highly proficient in document drafting and transaction management
- Knowledgeable in Ontario estates law, rules and regulatory requirements
- Detail-oriented and organized with an eagle eye for accuracy
- Able to manage multiple simultaneous and competing demands, priorities, and deadlines
- Focused and able to work effectively and independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Practical and resourceful in problem solving with good judgment and decision-making skills
- Pleasant in demeanour with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information professionally and with discretion
- Eager to learn and comfortable working with new technology and software programs
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience with Estateably, E-State Planner and Clio would be very desirable
- Experience/knowledge in corporate or real estate law is an asset
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation in accordance with qualifications and experience
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Benefits – extended health, dental, vision care, disability and life insurance
- Paid vacation/time off
- This posting is for a full-time in-office position to start. However, flexible hours, hybrid arrangements and part-time applicants will be considered.
How to Apply:
Ready to join the Wilson Cameron Law team? We can't wait to meet you! Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Don't forget to put “Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wilson Cameron Law is not just a workplace; it's a community where your skills and uniqueness are celebrated. Join us, and let's build something extraordinary together!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge, ON L9P 1P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- law clerk: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Location:
- Uxbridge, ON L9P 1P1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
