Summary of ResponsibilitiesDrafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs and correspondenceResearching legal issues, statutes as neededCommunicating with clients, and other parties involved in legal proceedingsPreparing and filing documents with the court, managing court schedulesAssisting with trial preparation, trial briefs and organizing exhibitsPreparing applications for probateReviewing and coding documents within eDiscovery platforms like Relativity for legal purposesAssist with all matters concerning guardianships, power of attorney issuesOrganizing and maintaining all documents related to an estate, from beginning to endCore Skills & RequirementsMust 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 requiredAbility to handle more than one professional and undertake additional responsibilities as requiredStrong organizational skills and attention to detail are crucial for managing complex filesExcellent 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 deadlinesStrong understanding of legal procedures, terminology and estate litigation principlesCapacity to work independently as well as in a team environmentStrong 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Law Clerk – Estate Litigation | Toronto ON