Law Clerk – Estate Litigation | Toronto ON

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator | Toronto ON; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Coordinator. The role involves drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and preparing court filings. Candidates must have completed a recognized law clerk program and possess at least 8 years of experience in a law firm. Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized law clerk program.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of grammar and exceptional spelling.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documents.
• Communicating with clients and parties involved.
• Preparing applications for probate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Knowledge of legal procedures

Technical skills with Microsoft 365

Education

Law Clerk designation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Relativity

iManage

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs and correspondence
• Researching legal issues, statutes as needed
• Communicating with clients, and other parties involved in legal proceedings
• Preparing and filing documents with the court, managing court schedules
• Assisting with trial preparation, trial briefs and organizing exhibits
• Preparing applications for probate
• Reviewing and coding documents within eDiscovery platforms like Relativity for legal purposes
• Assist with all matters concerning guardianships, power of attorney issues
• Organizing and maintaining all documents related to an estate, from beginning to end

Core Skills & Requirements

• Must have completed a recognized law clerk program and hold a Law Clerk designation.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Law Clerk in a law firm environment is required
• Ability to handle more than one professional and undertake additional responsibilities as required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial for managing complex files
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong knowledge of grammar and exceptional spelling and proofreading abilities; ability to work under pressure, deal with changing priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong understanding of legal procedures, terminology and estate litigation principles
• Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong technical skills, with proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CaseLines/CaseCenter, Knowledge of iManage, InterAction, Estatably, eDiscovery, Realtivity, Wind Up, ACL, DocuSign would be an asset