Rafferty Law

Rafferty Law is seeking to add another law clerk to the team. The position to be filled is that of a residential real estate clerk. The job would also involve handling Wills & Estates overflow and other office duties as necessary. This is a permanent position, either full-time or part-time.

This is not a job where you would be required to work alone all day, although we are seeking someone who can hit the ground running as far as real estate goes. We are looking for a good communicator who values collaboration and teamwork and has high standards of professionalism and deportment. The job is located in Belleville, Ontario and the regular business hours are 9:00am-5:00pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least two years experience in transactional residential real estate and formal qualifications from an Ontario college. Those with under two years experience may be considered if they have recently graduated from an Ontario law clerk program with high marks and excellent references.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Though not necessary, experience in Wills & Estates, civil litigation, and cloud-based applications would be considered assets.

COMPENSATION: Salary to be commensurate with experience. In addition to normal vacation, full-time staff also receive paid holiday for the week of Christmas. Sick days are fully paid.

If interested, you may apply through Facebook. If you prefer not to apply through Facebook, please visit our page or website for the office's contact information.

Only candidates for interview will be contacted.

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In compliance with the recent direction of Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, all clients and other members of the public are required to wear a non-medical mask when attending at the office effective today at noon.

Clients are kindly asked to bring and wear their masks when attending at the office. However, disposable non-medical masks will be made available to clients who do not have a mask.

The following persons are exempt from the requirement to wear a non-medical mask:

1. Persons under the age of two years.

2. A child under the age of five years, chronologically or developmentally, who cannot be persuaded by the child's caregiver to wear a face covering.

3. A person with a medical condition rendering the person unable to wear a non-medical mask or face covering safely.

4. A person who cannot apply or remove a non-medical mask or face covering without assistance.

5. A person who cannot wear a non-medical mask or face covering or cannot cover their face in a way that would appropriately control the source of droplets for reasons of religion or other protections under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H. 19, as amended.

Clients and members of the public are thanked in advance for their cooperation with the new masking requirements. If you have any questions regarding Rafferty Law's implementation of the new policy, please contact us by telephone at 613-969-7292 or by email at [email protected]

For more information about the direction from HPEPH, please visit their website:

Face Coverings Required at Local Businesses, Beginning July 10 - Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/July 7, 2020 – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) continues to work in partnership with local businesses and municipalities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As indicated on July 2, HPEPH strongly recommends that individuals wear face coverings in sit...

UPDATE TO REMOTE SIGNING OF WILLS AND POAS:

A further Order-in-Council was signed yesterday replacing the older one permitting virtual witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney. The new Order permits virtual witnessing in the same way as the previous one, however it also now permits Wills and Powers of Attorney to be executed in counterpart. This is a very welcome amendment as it will obviate the need to have two signing appointments as everything to achieve a formally valid Will or Power of Attorney can be done in a single video conference. Clients will still need to mail their copy to our office after the signing appointment, but no follow-up appointment will be necessary in order to complete the witnessing process.

For information on how this could better enable you to safely make new Wills and/or Powers of Attorney during this unusual time, please contact us at 613-969-7292 or at [email protected].