Legal Articling Student (Peterborough)

Gauvreaucpa; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory in Peterborough, ON is seeking a Legal Articling Student to support a busy practice. You will assist on corporate, estates, wills, and real estate files, conducting research, drafting, and client meetings to build hands-on experience.

The role emphasizes research, drafting, and practical skill development under supervision, with exposure to a multidisciplinary, collaborative team in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Must have completed law school and be eligible to article with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Experience in a law firm is an asset.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (CanLII, Westlaw, Lexis).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare concise memos.
• Draft corporate resolutions, wills, POAs, and real estate documents.
• Assist with client advice on corporate, estates, and real estate matters.
• Support due diligence, title searches, and closing packages.
• Prepare and file court, corporate, and real estate forms.
• Attend client meetings, signings, and closings to observe progress.
• Maintain organized matter files.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Law degree / Eligible to article (Ontario)

Tools

CanLII

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

We are currently seeking a Legal Articling Student to join our Peterboroughoffice.

Who We Are

At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we're passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals. By bringing together professionals across accounting, tax, law, and advisory, we support business owners at every stage of their journey. This is a unique opportunity to join our small, collaborative legal service line, where you'll take on meaningful work, build trusted client relationships, and play an integral role in delivering exceptional service to clients, all while benefiting from the expertise and resources of a multidisciplinary practice.

Role (Overview of the Position)

The Legal Articling Student will support our lawyer on corporate, estates, wills, and real estate files while gaining hands‑on experience in a busy, collaborative practice. You’ll assist with research, drafting, and file work, attend client meetings, and build practical skills as you learn the day‑to‑day realities of legal practice.

Responsibilities (Tasks Associated with the Role)

• Conduct legal research, review precedents, and prepare concise memos.
• Draft legal documents, including corporate resolutions, wills/POAs, estate administration materials, and real estate transaction documents.
• Assist in advising clients on legal rights and matters across corporate, estates, and real estate law under supervision.
• Support due diligence, title searches, off‑title inquiries, and preparation of closing packages.
• Prepare and file required court, corporate, and real estate forms.
• Assist with estate administration, including probate preparation and asset information gathering.
• Attend client meetings, signings, and closings to observe and support file progress.
• Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, and opposing counsel as directed.
• Maintain organized corporate, estate, and real estate files.

This job description is not all-inclusive and certain activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.

Qualifications/Skills & Experience

• Completion of law school and eligibility to article with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Prior experience in a law firm or professional office environment is an asset.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (CanLII, Westlaw, Lexis).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research, analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and reviewing documents.
• Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities.

We have Five Core Values at Our Firm:

1. All In (passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
2. Own It (solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
3. Choose Opportunity (willingness to innovate)
4. Relentless Excellence (redefining expectations)
5. Better Together (teamwork drives the best results)

Existing Vacancy: Internal and External

Compensation: This position offers a starting salary range of $55,000 to $65,000per year. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applicants may hire to support aspects of the recruitment process

Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/ and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY

Do our core values resonate with you?

Does your skillset align with this role?

If so, we want to hear from you!