Donnelly Murphy Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented full time Wills and Estates Clerk to join their team in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Prior experience with the Wills and Estates practice areas is required, including drafting wills and completion of required court forms/estate accounting. This role requires familiarity with Estateably, proficiency with MS Office suite and working in cloud base systems.

Familiarity in other practice areas, including real estate and corporate law is an asset.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive support to lawyers in all aspects of Wills and Estates, including document preparation and file management
Assist with other practice areas as needed
Draft, review, and organize legal documents and correspondence
Manage case files and maintain accurate records using cloud-based systems
Liaise with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals
Schedule meetings and manage calendars

Requirements




Proven experience as a Law Clerk, with a focus on Wills and Estates
Experience in Corporate and Real Estate is valued
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience working with cloud-based legal management systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation
Full time position
Salary will be commensurate with experience
Medical and Dental Advantages
RRSP matching

Job Type: Full time

Benefits
Extended health care

Application question(s):
Do you acknowledge that you will not be considered for the role if you do not meet any of the above criteria?

Experience:
law firm: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Law Clerk Port Elgin
🏢 Donnelly Murphy Lawyers PC
📍 Port Elgin