Overview

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Wills & Estates Law Clerk to support their Wills and Estates practice.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven clerk who enjoys client contact and wants to work across multiple jurisdictions and seeks to further develop within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

This role will include:

Client & file management

Opening, closing, and billing files
Acting as a direct point of contact with clients to gather the details needed for wills and estate planning matters
Coordinating calendars for intake calls, client meetings, and internal conferences

Estate planning

Drafting initial versions of estate planning documents for Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia
Updating drafts based on client and lawyer feedback
Attending and witnessing Will executions
Scanning, storing, and distributing copies of signed documents
Drafting reporting letters and handling next steps after execution

Estate administration

Reaching out to financial institutions to gather information needed for administration files
Preparing probate applications
Drafting supporting documents such as releases, consents, and indemnities

Organization & practice support

Keeping digital and physical client files organized, including lawyer email and document management
Maintaining and updating the Wills vault inventory
Helping build precedent documents and administration checklists
Providing overflow support to other practice groups as needed
Assisting with general administrative tasks in the Toronto office

Requirements

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

Certification as a Law Clerk from an accredited program
5-7 years' experience in Wills and Estates law preferred
A collaborative mindset — comfortable building strong working relationships with lawyers and staff both in person and virtually
Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Sharp attention to detail and strong reading comprehension
A self-starter who's dependable, discreet, and able to exercise sound judgment under pressure
Comfort managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with Clio and NetDocs is an asset

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm offering sophisticated work, a collegial environment, and the opportunity to further develop your practice in Wills & Estates.

If this describes you, and you are passionate about helping clients navigate complex estate planning matters and are looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing practice, we will welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

This is an active opening for a current role.

The expected compensation range is: $80,000-90,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation will include base salary and other benefits.

AI may be used only for initial resume review. All other decisions are human-made.

We appreciate all candidates who take time to apply, however, only candidates with the requisite experience will be contacted.

City

Toronto- Hybrid

Category

LEGAL SUPPORT

Practice Areas

Estates

Work Type

Permanent / Full Time

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