Wills and Estates Legal Assistant/drafting Clerk

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Harrison Pensa LLP Full time

Wills and Estates handles matters involving families, trustees, executors and their financial and tax advisors. These matters may be regarding Wills, powers of attorney, corporate succession planning, tax matters, and family trusts.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepare draft Estate Planning documentation including: Wills, Primary and Supplementary Wills, Powers of Attorney, affidavits of execution, insurance declarations, letters and reports;
- Effectively communicating with clients, financial institutions, and other internal/external parties;
- Maintains the day-to-day schedule and operations for the lawyer(s) to whom they report, maintain a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders;
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary Legal Assistant/Law Clerk Diploma is required;
- 2 plus years’ experience in Wills & Estates is an asset;
- An understanding of charitable registrations, family trusts, incorporations, tax litigation documentation, and voluntary disclosure letters is an asset but is not required;
- Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Independent with ability to thrive in high-volume, fast paced environments however, can work and contribute to a team setting;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and legal industry software.

**We offer a collegial environment and a salary commensurate with experience.**

Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.

London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has the benefit of affordable housing, easy commutes and a variety of entertainment and shopping. all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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