Vault Clerk

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

Our **Waterloo** office is looking for a **Vault Clerk** to join their team

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Initial review and organization of existing original, executed estate planning documents in on-site vault;
- Reorganize and update the existing record-keeping system;
- Process new executed estate planning documents, including:

- Review documents for proper execution;
- Scanning of original documents;
- Create and prepare affidavits of execution, estate planning reporting letters and records books;
- Enter information into record-keeping system and arranging for safekeeping of original documents in on-site vault;
- Respond to requests for records and information and retrieve original documents from on-site vault;
- Maintain an up-to-date record-keeping system;
- Other duties as assigned.

**What you'll bring**:

- Community College Certificate or Diploma or equivalent combination of experience;
- 2-3 years of working experience in a professional organization;
- Excellent organizational, time-management and coordination skills;
- Superior attention to detail and ability to work with and understand confidential information;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work well on their own with mínimal direction or instructions;
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and escalate issues;
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs;
- Advanced technical skills in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Able to learn new software systems with ease;
- Forward-thinking and innovative with ability to find ways to deliver customer service excellence;
- Able to manage multiple files and tasks, and strong ability to take initiative;
- Collegial and a team player;
- Experience in Wills & Estates is considered an asset but not required.

**What we offer**:
We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- Flexible working options;
- Maternity Leave Top-up;
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
- An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
- A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
- Professional Development opportunities;
- Employee appreciation events;
- Charitable giving programs.

**Who we are**:
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with strategically placed offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, business services professionals and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
- Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility._
- Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation._