Wills & Estates Law Clerk (Toronto)
- Calgary, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Law Clerk will draft estate planning documents and support lawyers with estate administration, including probate applications and court filings. They will also manage estate files, handle correspondence with beneficiaries, and liaise with third-party institutions.
Job details
This is a confidential search — the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates. About the Opportunity A Toronto wills and estates practice is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support its lawyers with estate planning and estate administration files. Key Responsibilities Draft wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning documents under lawyer supervision Support estate administration, including probate applications and related court filings Prepare estate accounting and correspondence with beneficiaries and executors Liaise with the Estate Registrar, financial institutions, and other third parties Manage multiple estate files and deadlines simultaneously Qualifications Law Clerk diploma with a focus on estates, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in a wills and estates practice Strong knowledge of estate administration procedures in Ontario Excellent organizational skills and discretion with sensitive client matters Compassionate, client-focused approach
What you’ll do
The Law Clerk will draft estate planning documents and support lawyers with estate administration, including probate applications and court filings. They will also manage estate files, handle correspondence with beneficiaries, and liaise with third-party institutions.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Law Clerk diploma with a focus on estates or equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a wills and estates practice is required, along with strong knowledge of Ontario estate administration procedures.
Listed skills
- client relations · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Probate applications
- Drafting wills
- Powers of attorney
- Estate accounting
- Legal correspondence
- Court filings
- Client relations
- Organizational skills
- Discretion
- Organizational Skills
- Compassion
- Accounting
- Customer Service
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative
- Law Clerk
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