Support Staff
SV Law has a long and distinguished history of providing Guelph and area residents and businesses with high-quality, personal and professional legal services. Since the mid 1960‘s, the firm has been advising its clients and supporting its community.
Our lawyers are committed to increasing their knowledge by constantly monitoring changes to Canadian law and its practice and providing clients with the most up-to-date information and services available.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees and offer competitive remuneration, a comprehensive benefit package, contributions towards Group RSP, career growth and development, an active social committee, and a healthy balance between the workplace and your personal life.
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Corporate Law Clerk
Job description
As an “Employer of Choice”, SV Law has exciting, full time, opportunities for an experienced Corporate Law Clerk in our Guelph office. If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you. Let us provide you with a great work environment that offers benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being.
About the Opportunity:
As a successful candidate you will have a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years experience in a corporate role. This experience should include preparing articles of incorporation, amendment, amalgamation, dissolution and revival, the preparation of resolutions and transactional documentation, registering business names, conducting corporate searches, and preparing annual resolutions. You must also be skilled at scheduling a busy lawyer’s calendar and performing various other administrative and clerk related tasks associated with a partner’s busy corporate practice.
About You:
You are a team player who thrives in an environment that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals both independently and as part of a team. You will have excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an asset for dealing effectively with clients, lawyers and professionals in the interests of our clients. In addition, familiarity with Appara, MS Office, PC Law, and PPSA registrations would be beneficial.
If you are interested in joining our talented team, please submit your cover letter and resume.
SV Law is committed to the health and wellbeing of our team members and clients and are following all Provincial and local public health regulations and protocols as they relate to COVID-19.
At SV Law, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported, and are free from violence and harassment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Legal Assistant/Jr. Law Clerk (Wills)
Job description
As an “Employer of Choice”, SV Law has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time, Legal Assistant/Junior Law Clerk in our Elora office. If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you. Let us provide you with a great work environment that provides benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being.
The Wills & Estates Practice Group is growing at SV Law and we have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time, Wills Clerk in our Centre Wellington (Elora) location. If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you. Let us provide you with a great work environment that provides benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being.
About the Opportunity:
As the successful candidate you will have a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role. Your primary responsibilities will include, being the first point of contact for clients, calendar management, digital and physical file maintenance, composing correspondence, drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney, assisting with execution of Wills and Powers, invoicing and reporting, assisting with intake for estates, data entry in Estateably, and providing general administration support within the Will and Estate Practice Group. You will also provide general
administrative support within the office as needed.
About You:
You are a team player who thrives in an environment that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of individuals as part of a team. You possess excellent organizational skills, with high attention to detail, and must have the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also a must for dealing effectively with the Practice Group, clients, and professionals in the interests of our clients. Experience with MS Office is a must and knowledge in the applications of Emergent, Estateably, Adobe Pro and PC Law are considered an asset.
If you are interested in joining our talented team, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@ svlaw.ca. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our team members and clients and are following all Provincial and local Public Health regulations and protocols as they relate to COVID-19.
At SV Law, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported, and are free from violence and harassment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Condominium Development Clerk
The Condominium Development Practice Group has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time Administration /Condominium Development Clerk. If you are looking to join a dynamic, growing firm we would love to hear from you. Let us provide you with a great work environment that provides benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being.
About the Opportunity:
Interested in taking on a new challenge? Every wondered how a condominium gets created ? If so, SV Law has an exciting opportunity with a supportive team and extensive training provided
Your primary responsibility in this position would be working with the CPG Development team in all aspects of condominium development. Your role will entail drafting of condominium documents; assisting with condition fulfillment; registering required easements or other documents; handling communications from planners, surveyors, engineers/architects, Registry Office/other government representatives, and clients; and assisting with interim occupancies and final closings following registration of a condominium. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel), Teraview, Conveyancer/Unity and PC Law are used on a regular basis. Knowledge of the Condominium Act and experience with preparing/registering of various documentation in Teraview are considered an asset. Full in-house training will be provided.
About You:
As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience as a real estate clerk. Experience with Condo development is an asset, but not required. You will have excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, all of which will assist you in working in this fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an asset for dealing effectively with clients, lawyers and professionals in the interests of our clients.
If you are interested in joining our talented team, please submit your cover letter and resume.
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General Support
We are always interested in receiving resumes from candidates who are interested in joining our expanding team. Our Firm offers services in Family Law, Business/Corporate Law, Condominium Law, Civil Litigation, Wills and Estates, Municipal, Real Estate Law, and Criminal Law. If you have 3-5 years of experience working as a law clerk or legal assistant in any of these areas and you are looking for a career that is closer to home, challenging and rewarding, please apply, in confidence, and send your resume to careers@svlaw.ca
We offer competitive wages and benefits, group RSP contributions, free parking, social events, and continued education and learning opportunities.
SV Law offers a competitive comprehensive compensation package including benefits and an active social committee.
Interested applicants should submit their comprehensive resume and cover letter in confidence to careers@svlaw.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.