Donnelly Murphy Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented full time Wills and Criminal Law Clerk to join their team in Goderich Ontario.
Prior experience with the Wills and Criminal practice areas is required, including drafting wills and organizing criminal disclosure. This role requires familiarity with Estate Planner, proficiency with MS Office suite and working in cloud base systems.
Familiarity in other practice areas is an asset.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support to lawyers in all aspects of Wills including document preparation and file management
Provide support to lawyers to organize criminal disclosure received from the court in preparation of court appearances
Monthly billing in the criminal practice including, ministry, provincial and per diem
Draft, review, and organize legal documents and correspondence
Manage case files and maintain accurate records using cloud-based systems
Liaise with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals
Schedule meetings and manage calendars
Reception lunch coverage
Requirements
Proven experience as a Law Clerk, with a focus on Wills and Criminal
Experience in other practice areas is valued
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience working with cloud-based legal management systems
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation
Full time position
Salary will be commensurate with experience
Medical and Dental Advantages
RRSP matching
Job Type: Full-time
Perks:
Extended health care
Application question(s):
Do you acknowledge that you will not be considered for the role if you do not meet any of the above criteria?