Law clerk Job

Job Title: Law clerk

Employer: Trust Law

Job details:
• Location Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4
• Work location On site
• Salary $39.60 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies:1 vacancy
Languages: English
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Tasks
• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Write trial briefs
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Schedule court trials
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence
Additional information
Personal suitability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Client focus
• Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email: [email protected]