In an effort to continually strive to improve upon the efficiency in how we handle our clients’ legal matters, Carson Law Office Professional Corporation is actively searching for a full-time motivated, tech-savvy, team-oriented Wills & Estates Law Clerk to join our growing team!
The successful applicant for this position would be asked to start as soon as possible. A detailed job description along with a list of expectations and requirements can be found below. Any and all interested candidates should provide a resume and cover letter to our Business Development Assistant, Stephanie Badour, at stephanie@carsonlaw.ca
Job Description:
Reporting directly to Ryan Carson, President and Solicitor, the Wills & Estates Clerk will be responsible for the following duties and tasks:
Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Codicils;
Preparing and managing probate applications;
Estate administration;
Prepare notarized copies of documents;
Ability to properly open a file and initiate follow-up for any outstanding matters;
Responsible for all monetary funds associated with a file;
Maintain Wills database;
Timely posting of client disbursements;
Preparation of client invoices
Applicant Expectations/Requirements:
Carson Law is currently working to develop a reputation in the legal industry as providing exceptional customer service and communication with clients. Therefore, above all else, there is an expectation that the person acting in this role will maintain a pleasant and positive demeanor at all times if/when interacting with clients, financial institutions, and/or other law firms. Since the development of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Carson Law has transitioned a significant amount of its financial operations to online and e-banking. Therefore, applicants will be expected to be comfortable working with web-based applications and be able to learn/troubleshoot a variety of different software.
Applicants must also be able to meet the following requirements:
Five years’ minimum working experience in Wills & Estates Law;
Proficient in Will Builder, Estate-A-Base and PC Law;
Familiarity with probate application in Ontario;
Knowledge of MS office software (I.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately while in a fast-paced environment;
Capable of working independently while participating in and supporting a team;
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail;
Must have access to a vehicle and valid G driver’s license.
Pandemic Operations and Office Safety
Since March 16, 2020 and the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in various province-wide restrictions, Carson Law has taken steps to keep its staff and clients safe by establishing a remote working environment as well as coordinating virtual signing appointments. As Provincial and Municipal Governments are constantly making adjustments to their safety measures and recommendations, we continue to fluctuate between having a completely remote workforce and a rotating schedule that has our staff splitting time between working from home and attending the office as a way to reduce traffic in the workplace and adhere to physical distancing recommendations. New hires will need to be versatile, organized, and self-motivated enough to work effectively through remote workstations when necessary, but comfortable being in a professional office setting on a regular basis. Candidates will be educated in our firm policies and procedures upon being successfully selected for a position.
Projected Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 per year - commensurate with experience
Projected Start Date: Negotiable
Work hours per week: 40-44 hrs
Paid Leave: 15 days per year that can be scheduled by you, plus bank holidays and closures, plus one week between Christmas and New Year's
Benefits: Dental/Medical coverage offered following the completion of 3-month probation period
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