Seeking a Law Clerk with 5+ years of experience to support estate planning and estate administration matters in Toronto. The ideal candidate has strong document-drafting, probate, file-management, and client-service skills, with the ability to work independently in an in-person boutique office environment.

Responsibilities

Open, close, and bill files; manage calendars for client intake calls, conferences, and meetings

Liaise directly with clients to gather information for wills and estate planning

Draft and revise estate planning documents for Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia

Coordinate and witness Will signings and manage post-execution documentation

Prepare reporting letters and distribute executed documents

Maintain electronic and physical client files, including lawyer correspondence

Communicate with banks and other institutions for estate administration matters

Prepare probate applications and estate administration documents, including releases, consents, and indemnities





Maintain the Wills vault inventory and assist with precedents and estate administration checklists

Support overflow work in other practice areas and general Toronto office administration

Qualifications

Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university

5+ years of Wills and Estates experience preferred

Solid knowledge of estate planning, probate, and estate administration procedures

Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills

Exceptional attention to detail and reading comprehension

Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and collaboratively

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion

Ability to manage competing deadlines and work under pressureProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

Experience with Clio and NetDocuments (NetDocs) preferred

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📌 Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Ontario