Our valued client, a well-established boutique national law firm, is looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join its Calgary office and support its Wills & Estates practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills & Estates professional who enjoys managing files with a high degree of independence, working directly with clients, and being part of a collaborative and professional team.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Opening, closing and billing files

Managing calendars for intake calls, conferences and general meetings as required

Liaising directly with clients to obtain pertinent information for estate planning and wills

Preparing first drafts of estate planning documents for Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia

Revising estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions

Preparing for and witnessing Will signings

Scanning, saving and providing copies of executed documents

Preparing reporting letters and handling post-execution matters

Maintaining lawyer emails and client files electronically

Corresponding with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters

Preparing probate applications

Preparing documents required for the administration of estates, including releases, consents and indemnities

Maintaining organized electronic client files and hard-copy files when required

Updating and maintaining the inventory of the Wills vault





Assisting with the creation and maintenance of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists

Assisting with overflow clerk work for other practice areas as required

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring:

Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university

5–7 years of experience in Wills & Estates preferred

Strong experience with estate planning and estate administration matters

The ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers and staff, both in person and remotely

Superior organizational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension

Strong verbal and written communication skills

A proactive, reliable and independent approach to work

A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

The ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat

Experience with Clio and NetDocuments would be considered an asset

About Our Client
Our valued client is a boutique national law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. The firm has a business-focused clientele and practices primarily in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate & Trust, and Family Law.

The firm offers a collaborative and professional environment where talented individuals are given the prospect to take ownership of their work, contribute to the team and grow their careers.

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