City : Guelph

Category : Support Staff

Industry : Legal

Employer : SV Law

The Wills & Estates Practice Group is growing at SV Law and we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time, Wills & Estates Clerk in our Centre Wellington (Elora) location. If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you. Let us provide you with a great work environment that provides benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being.

About the Opportunity:

As the successful candidate you will have a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role. Your primary responsibilities will be to draft Wills and Powers of Attorney, complete intake for estates, data entry in Estate A Base, and provide assistance with the general administration of estate files, including the preparation of routine documents, assisting with probate applications and filing documents with the Court. You will also provide general administrative support as needed.

About You:

You are a team player who thrives in an environment that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals as part of a team. You possess excellent organizational skills, with high attention to detail, and must have the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also a must for dealing effectively with the Practice Group, clients, and professionals in the interests of our clients. Experience with MS Office is a must and knowledge in the applications of Emergent, Estate A Base, Adobe Pro and PC Law are considered an asset.

If you are interested in joining our talented team, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@svlaw.ca by April 30, 2021. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our team members and clients and are following all Provincial and local Public Health regulations and protocols as they relate to COVID-19.

At SV Law, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported, and are free from violence and harassment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.