Wills and Estate Lawyer

Synectics Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Ontario is seeking an experienced Wills & Estates lawyer to manage files end-to-end, meet clients in person, and provide clear legal guidance. You will draft wills and powers of attorney, review documents, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation while coordinating with support staff.

The role emphasizes in-office work, strong client-facing skills, and a disciplined approach to deadlines and revenue targets within a small legal team.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Ontario Law Society.
• Proven experience independently managing Wills & Estates files.
• Strong experience drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Confident conducting client meetings and providing legal advice.
• Strong communication, drafting, organization, and client-management skills.
• Comfortable working primarily in-office and meeting clients in person.

Responsibilities

• Manage Wills & Estates files from start to finish.
• Meet clients independently and provide practical legal advice.
• Draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and related estate documents.
• Review and explain documents to clients.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Meet a monthly collection target of approximately $20,000-$25,000.
• Work with legal support staff while maintaining responsibility for files.
• Meet deadlines, follow-ups, and client files.

Skills

Independent client meetings

Drafting Wills & POA

Legal research

Client management

Deadline management

In-office work

Education

Licensed to practice law in Ontario

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Wills & Estates files from start to finish.
• Meet clients independently and provide practical legal advice.
• Draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and related estate documents.
• Review and explain documents to clients.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
• Manage deadlines, follow-ups, and client files.
• Work with legal support staff while maintaining responsibility for files.
• Meet a monthly collection target of approximately $20,000-$25,000.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the applicable provincial law society.
• Proven experience independently managing Wills & Estates files.
• Strong experience drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Confident conducting client meetings and providing legal advice.
• Strong communication, drafting, organization, and client-management skills.
• Comfortable working primarily in-office and meeting clients in person.