Siskinds is one of the leading law firms in Southwestern Ontario.  With over seventy-five lawyers and a support staff of a hundred-plus, we are one of the largest.  For more than a century we have delivered quality legal services and evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs.
 

This Opportunity Exists at our Head Office in London, Ontario
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Seeking an
"Estate / Will Law Clerk"

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years relevant experience.  Ideally they will also have their Law Clerk Diploma (or similar post secondary education).  The person will be self-confident, enthusiastic, flexible, and will enjoy a thriving, fast-paced, deadline driven team environment.

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Preparing court documents for certificate of appointment applications
- Assisting estate trustees with ongoing estate administration matters
- Drafting reporting letters
- Meeting with estate clients and preparing estate and trust accounting.

- Preparing Will and Power of Attorney documents as well as trust agreements (with minimal instructions)
- Being a key contact person for servicing of Estate / Will and Power of Attorney clients
 

The following skills and attributes are necessary:

- Possess a strong understanding of estate administration including preparation of estate accounting

-Strong computer skills

-Excellent time management and problem solving skills

-Strong organizational skills with the ability to take initiative/be proactive

-Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

-Detail oriented

-Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines

-Ability to juggle multiple demands and properly judge priorities

-Highly client serviced

Our ideal candidate would have a desire to learn, specialize and grow in this field. 

We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications.  Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
 

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.siskinds.com. 

Please email your resume quoting "Estate / Will Law Clerk" in the subject line, to [email protected].  

Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 25, 2012.