Wills & Estates Law Clerk (Toronto)

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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