At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage estate files, prepare documents, and coordinate with clients and courts.
- Company: Established law firm serving Southern Ontario with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Full-time role with immediate start in the Greater Toronto area.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in estate administration while working independently in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of Ontario estate procedures.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 32 $ per hour.
Our client, a well-established full-service law firm serving clients across Southern Ontario, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Law Clerk to support their busy Wills & Estates practice on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a clerk who enjoys owning the full estate administration process, from opening a file through to final distribution, and who takes pride in accurate, well-organized work.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage estate files independently and keep multiple matters moving smoothly. It is well suited to a recent law clerk graduate, a candidate coming off a recent contract, or an internationally trained lawyer or licensing candidate looking to build hands-on estates experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Duties
- Estate Administration & Court Applications
- Collect and organize the information required to administer an estate, and maintain estate checklists
- Prepare estate administration documents, including the Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, the Certificate of Appointment, and the supporting affidavit
- Prepare renunciations, notarials, and statements of original assets
- Prepare and file Estate Information Returns
- Maintain and update the court application list
- Accounts, Distributions & Financial Documents
- Draft estate accounts, including consultation and full accounts
- Create accounts based on timesheets, and create, update, and maintain timesheets
- Review bank statements and prepare reconciliations of funds
- Calculate interim and final distribution amounts
- Prepare authorizations and directions, irrevocable directions, releases (including full and final releases), and acknowledgements
- Correspondence & Coordination
- Manage day-to-day email and book estate appointments
- Draft correspondence to clients, beneficiaries, the Ministry of Finance, courthouses, the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, other law firms, financial institutions, and related parties
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Law Clerk diploma (ILCO certification an asset) or equivalent practical experience
- Solid, recent experience as a law clerk in wills and estates, including probate and estate administration
- Working knowledge of Ontario estates court procedures, forms, and filing requirements
- Strong drafting, organizational, and file-management skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency with legal software and standard office applications; ability to learn firm-specific systems quickly
- Able to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and start on short notice
- Professional, personable communication style with clients and colleagues
About the Job
- Type: Contract, with potential for extension
- Pay Rate: $30.00 to $32.00 an hour
- Schedule: Full-time, 5 days on-site
- Location: Southern Ontario (Greater Toronto and surrounding area)
- Start: As soon as possible
Law Clerk, Estates in Burlington employer: LRO Staffing
LRO Staffing is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its Senior Business Analysts by providing a collaborative work environment in the heart of Ottawa. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills through engaging projects and direct interaction with senior management and stakeholders. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the public sector.
