Estate Administration and Corporate Law Clerk

Friend & Dobson lawyers is seeking a diligent, motivated individual to join our growing team. We offer a hybrid work environment, with combined in-office and work from home. The successful candidate would be required to work in office 3 days per week (time to be divided between Port Perry and Lindsay offices) and would be able to work from home the remaining 2 days per week (though full-time in the office is available, if preferred). We offer a collegial and supportive work environment, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Duties will include:

• assistance with Estate Administration matters including, but not limited to, preparation of applications and relevant documents for Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee, filing documents;
• communicating with clients, law firms, court staff, financial institutions, CRA;
• diarizing and monitoring deadlines;
• general clerical support including, but not limited to, answering phones, sending couriers, scheduling and preparing for appointments;
• assisting with Corporate matters including the creation and maintenance of minute books, and preparation of annual resolutions;
• maintain electronic files in Clio, and in the Firm's internal drive;
• other duties as required.

Requirements:

• paralegal/Law Clerk diploma (or relevant experience)
• strong organizational and time management skills
• strong drafting skills
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• attention to detail
• ability to maintain client confidentiality
• initiative and ability to work independently and as a team
• strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, videoconferencing platforms, and Clio

The successful candidate will have Estate Administration experience, and ideally, corporate clerking experience as well, though we are prepared to train the right candidate on corporate clerking.

Salary: $50,000-$55,000 per year; salary will be commensurate with experience. Group benefits available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Perry, ON