Estate Law Clerk - Contract (Wills & Estates)

LRO Staffing; Burlington; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing in Southern Ontario is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support wills and estates on a contract basis. The role covers end-to-end estate administration, from opening files to final distributions, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

The ideal candidate has a Law Clerk diploma (ILCO an asset), recent wills and estates experience, and proficiency with common legal software. On-site schedule is full-time, five days a week, in Greater Toronto and surrounding area.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Recent experience as a law clerk in wills & estates.
• Working knowledge of Ontario estates court procedures, forms, and filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Estate Administration documents (Certificate of Appointment, ancillary documents).
• Draft estate accounts and reconciliations.
• Manage day-to-day email and schedule estate appointments.
• Draft client communications to beneficiaries and related parties.

Skills

Law Clerk diploma

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Proficiency with legal software

Education

Law Clerk diploma (ILCO asset)

Tools

Legal software

Timesheet management

Job description

LRO Staffing in Southern Ontario is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support wills and estates on a contract basis. The role covers end-to-end estate administration, from opening files to final distributions, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and organization.

The ideal candidate has a Law Clerk diploma (ILCO an asset), recent wills and estates experience, and proficiency with common legal software. On-site schedule is full-time, five days a week, in Greater Toronto and surrounding area.