Hummingbird Lawyers LLP
Estates Litigation Law Clerk
Description
Estates Litigation Law Clerk
We are looking for an energetic, positive, team-player, who can handle a busy and fun work environment. Technology should come easy to you and your communication and attention to detail skills need to be excellent.
Role Overview:
- In your role you will interface with clients as well as the legal team on a daily basis.
- This role will be located in the Toronto office (this is a full-time in-office position).
Positions, Duties and Responsibilities
- From initial contact to final delivery, you will manage the client-lawyer relationship and ensure best in class legal services are provided;
- Completing intake process with clients and being a point of contact;
- Opening and creating client files digitally and at times, physically;
- Preparing court material, which may include printing and binding, e.g., front and back pages of Motion and Application records, Bills of Costs, Affidavits of Service;
- Serving and filing court documents electronically;
- Uploading court documents to CaseLines and obtaining details for attendance;
- Arranging deliveries via courier or process server;
- Booking and attending appointments with estates litigation counsel;
- Preparing client invoices;
- Preparing correspondence to third parties to preserve and/or retrieve disclosure;
- Calendaring lawyer appearances, including but not limited to teleconferences with clients and opposing counsel, Scheduling Appointments, and hearings;
- Confirming court appearances;
- Reporting and closing files;
- Problem solving with minimal supervision;
- Attending office staff meetings, training sessions, and team meetings;
- Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers, other team members, and clients; and
- Any other duties and responsibilities assigned to you by the firm from time to time.
Requirements: Prior experience working as an Estates Clerk and experience with Estates Litigation matters is a must.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, in-office, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Compensation: Salary based on experience and will include medical & dental benefits.
Benefits:
- Medical & dental benefits
- Business casual dress
- Paid time off
- Social events