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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join our Toronto office, supporting our Wills and Estates practice. This role offers a boutique office environment and the opportunity to work with a business-focused clientele.

Responsibilities

• Open, close, and bill all files.
• Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings.
• Liaise directly with clients for estate planning and wills information.
• Prepare first drafts of estate planning documents for Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
• Revise estate planning documents based on client instructions.
• Prepare and witness Will signings.
• Scan, save, and provide copies of executed documents.
• Prepare reporting letters and handle post-execution matters.
• Maintain digital files of lawyer emails and client files.
• Correspond with banks and institutions to gather information for estate administration.
• Prepare probate applications.
• Prepare various documents for estate administration (releases, consents, indemnities, etc.).
• Maintain organized client files electronically and in hard copy.
• Update and maintain inventory of Wills vault.
• Assist with creating precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists.
• Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas.
• Manage Toronto office administrative duties.

Requirements

• 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 for candidates with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs.

Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Adobe Acrobat
• Clio
• NetDocs

Location

• Toronto
• Calgary

Work Type

• In-person
• Remotely

Experience Level

• 5-7 years

Education Level

• Law Clerk certification

About the Company

• Linmac is a boutique law firm attracting top talent.
• Our offices are located in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
• We practice predominantly in Tax, Corporate, Estate and Trust, and Family Law.
• We are a growing firm looking for motivated individuals to join our team.