Legal Assistant / Law Clerk Cohen & Chasse | Etobicoke, Toronto, ON
Full-time, permanent | On-site
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$65,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience
About Cohen & Chasse Cohen & Chasse is a small Toronto law firm serving individuals and families in the areas of residential real estate, wills and estates.
We are committed to providing practical, accurate and responsive legal services while maintaining clear and respectful communication with our clients. Our team works closely together in a professional and supportive office environment.
About the Role We are seeking a dependable and organized Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to join our Etobicoke office.
This is a general legal support position involving client communication, document preparation, file organization and administrative assistance across the firm’s residential real estate, wills and estates practices.
The successful candidate will assist the lawyers and existing team with selected administrative steps on residential real estate files. They will not be expected to independently manage real estate transactions from beginning to end.
A law clerk diploma or title is helpful but is not required. We are equally open to an experienced legal assistant with relevant law-office experience and some exposure to residential real estate matters.
Key Responsibilities Open, organize and maintain legal files
Gather information and documentation from clients
Prepare routine correspondence and legal documents using firm precedents
Communicate professionally with clients by telephone and email




Assist with selected administrative steps on residential purchase, sale, mortgage and refinance files
Request, receive and organize documents relating to real estate transactions
Track outstanding information, documents and deadlines
Assist with closing and post-closing administrative tasks as directed
Support the preparation of wills and powers of attorney
Assist with estate applications, filings and related follow-up
Maintain accurate electronic and physical files
Enter and update information in the firm’s legal and accounting systems
Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to routine inquiries
Assist the lawyers and other team members with general office administration
Identify and refer issues requiring a lawyer’s attention
What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working in a law firm or legal office
Some experience or familiarity with residential real estate files
Strong administrative, organizational and file-management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Clear and professional written and verbal English communication
A warm, respectful and client-focused approach
The ability to manage multiple tasks, files and deadlines
Confidence communicating with clients by telephone and email




The ability to follow established procedures and work from precedents
Reliable attendance and punctuality
The ability to work independently while recognizing when assistance is required
An interest in joining a small firm for the long term
Additional Assets The following would be helpful but are not required:
A law clerk, legal assistant or paralegal diploma
Experience with residential real estate transactions
Experience in wills and estates
Experience preparing wills, powers of attorney or estate applications
Experience with LawyerDoneDeal
Experience with PC Law
Experience with Ontario land-registration or legal-document systems
Previous experience working in a small law firm
Training can be provided on the firm’s systems and procedures.
Work Arrangement This is a fully in office position at our Etobicoke office.
Regular working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be able to attend the office reliably and on time throughout the workweek.
Compensation The salary range is $65,000–$80,000 per year , depending on the successful candidate’s experience, legal-office knowledge and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Why Join Cohen & Chasse? Predictable Monday-to-Friday working hours
A permanent and stable position
Direct access to the firm’s lawyers
Exposure to residential real estate, wills and estates
A varied role rather than responsibility for only one type of file
A friendly and professional small-office environment

📌 Legal Assistant / Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Cohen and Chasse
📍 Ontario