HGR Graham Partners - Wills & Estates Law Clerk

HGR Graham Partners LLP is one of Simcoe County’s largest, full-service law firms. At HGR Graham Partners, you will experience a friendly, cohesive environment that is fast paced and provides opportunities for growth and learning. We take pride in providing work-life balance, competitive compensation, and firm-paid benefit packages. We are seeking a Wills & Estates law clerk for our Barrie location near many local amenities. This is a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, innovative, and experienced with the ability to work independently on matters involving the preparation of standard and legal documents pertaining to wills. This role will also include performing administrative work related to client intake, opening files, and sending correspondence and retainers. You will interact directly with clients and referral sources, placing a high value on relationship-building, and managing all correspondence in applying practical knowledge and skills. Collaborate with the practice group to ensure that service meets the client’s needs and aligns with firm values, manage physical and electronic in accordance with firm policies, procedures, and Law Society of Ontario requirements. Education: Graduate of Law Clerk program. Competencies: Ability to deal with people sensitively and professionally. Effective interpersonal skills and confidentiality with attention to detail. Exceptional communication and client service skills. Ability to apply critical thinking and to balance and prioritize workload. Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a demanding environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office- Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro. Experience drafting correspondence and releases. Experience using will precedents, client management software (LEAP) is an asset. Experience in wills and estates, specifically drafting legal documents, would be considered an asset. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, HGR Graham Partners uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions, please ensure your contact information is available in your application. HGR Graham Partners is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HGR Graham Partners is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that your application and any related materials you provide may be processed, stored, reviewed, or otherwise used by systems in our recruitment selection process that may interact with AI tools. This includes any AI integrated functions that may be utilized by the job board through which you applied to our position.

The law clerk will prepare standard legal documents for wills and estates and manage administrative tasks such as client intake and file opening. They will also interact directly with clients and referral sources while maintaining organized physical and electronic records.

Candidates must be graduates of a Law Clerk program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with experience in will precedents and client management software like LEAP considered an asset.

• Firm-paid benefit packages

• Time managementPreferred
• interpersonal skillsPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Critical ThinkingPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

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• Wills and estates law
• Legal document drafting
• Client intake
• File management
• Correspondence management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Pro
• LEAP software
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Project Management Software
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Legal
• Administrative
• Law Clerk
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Judicial Law Clerks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week