Estate Litigation Law Clerk

David Aplin Recruiting; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Estate Litigation Law Clerk for a full-time, hybrid role in Toronto. You will support a high-volume estate litigation practice by managing case files from start to finish, preparing legal documents, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant tools. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in litigation.
• Professional, team-oriented, and client-focused.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing case files and court filing deadlines.
• Preparing legal documentation like affidavits and briefs.
• Conducting legal research to support case preparation.
• Drafting correspondence to clients and court officials.
• Liaising with clients during sensitive proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Knowledge of estate litigation

Proficiency in MS Office

Clio Manage familiarity

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Clio Manage

Lawmatics

Estateably

Infoware/WordLX

Job description

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Aplin has partnered with our client, a well-established legal boutique, to hire an Estate Litigation Law Clerk to join their Toronto office. This full-time, hybrid role will support a high-volume estate litigation practice and be responsible for managing case files from start to finish.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing case files and ensuring all court filing deadlines are met (Rules of Civil Procedure and Practice Directions).
• Preparing and organizing legal documentation, including:
  • Affidavits
  • Factums
  • Briefs of Authorities
  • Financial Statements
  • Applications and Motions
• Handling key estate litigation matters, including:
  • Guardianships of Property
  • Will Challenges
  • Passing of Accounts
• Conducting legal research and due diligence to support case preparation.
• Drafting correspondence to clients, counsel, and court officials.
• Conducting title searches and addressing title-related issues.
• Liaising with clients and offering clear, professional communication during sensitive proceedings.
• Ensuring client records, files, and calendars are maintained and up to date.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in litigation (experience with estate litigation will be considered an asset).
• Previous experience in a performance based environment with billable KPIs.
• Familiarity with Clio Manage, Lawmatics, Estateably, and Infoware/WordLX considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional, team-oriented, and client-focused.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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