Estate Law Clerk - Wills & Litigation | Own Your Files

Go2STAFFING; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Go2STAFFING in North York, ON, is seeking an experienced Law Clerk – Wills & Estates / Estate Litigation to own files in a busy legal practice. This role focuses on estate litigation, probate applications, and court filings, with direct support to counsel and client service.

Requirements include a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years' hands-on Wills & Estates experience. The position offers independence, deadlines management, and a starting compensation of 55,000 CAD yearly, with

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or certificate or equivalent education.
• 1–2 years hands-on experience in Wills & Estates or Estate Litigation.
• Strong knowledge of estate litigation, probate applications and court filings.

Responsibilities

• Manage estate litigation files, including preparing court documents, applications, affidavits and supporting materials.
• Assist with probate applications and estate administration matters.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, correspondence and court filings.
• Coordinate client communications, follow-ups, meetings and appointments.
• Maintain organized client files, both electronic and physical.
• Monitor deadlines, court dates and important timelines.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel and court staff.
• Assist with wills, powers of attorney and estate planning documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to ensure smooth practice operations.

Skills

Estate litigation experience

Wills & Estates

Document management

Client communication

Education

Law Clerk diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Go2STAFFING in North York, ON, is seeking an experienced Law Clerk – Wills & Estates / Estate Litigation to own files in a busy legal practice. This role focuses on estate litigation, probate applications, and court filings, with direct support to counsel and client service.

Requirements include a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years' hands-on Wills & Estates experience. The position offers independence, deadlines management, and a starting compensation of 55,000 CAD yearly, with