Corporate and Estates Law Clerk

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Kirwin Fryday Medcalf LLP, Lawyers

Law Clerk (Corporate, Wills and Estates)

Kirwin Fryday Medcalf Lawyers LLP is looking for a full-time Law Clerk (Corporate-Commercial, Wills & Estates). Only those applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant experience will be considered. The assistant would be responsible for the following duties:

• Incorporating and organizing corporations

• Annual updating of corporate minute books

• Organizing and drafting documentation for commercial transactions, including financing, amalgamations, acquisitions and dispositions (assets and shares)

• Drafting wills, power of attorney (property), power of attorney (personal care)

• Drafting applications for appointment of estate trustees

• Management of estates;

• Ability to deal with clients professionally;

• Organizing and maintaining estate and company filings, maintaining office calendar;

• Calendar and schedule management;

• Work closely with various agents and court offices; and,

• Reporting to clients, including invoicing.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary diploma/degree in Law related field

• More than two years experience working in a law firm or legal department

• Software familiarity- Microsoft suite of business products (Word, Excel, etc.) and PC Law, Adobe Pro, Fast Company, and Unity

• Ability to manage and organize digital documents and correspondence

• Maintain and update precedents

• Professional approach with strong communication and writing skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated and a strong team player

• Able to work under strict time deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential

• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to remain diplomatic in challenging situations

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Full-time
Part-time hours: 25 - 35 per week

Salary: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON