Job Description

Job Title: Estates Litigation Law Clerk
Job #: 16911
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Remote Flexibility: Hybrid
RRSP program offered and benefits as of day one

Client Profile
Our client, a reputable law firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking an experienced Estate Litigation Law Clerk to join their team. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is looking to bring their expertise to a busy, collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, briefs, and correspondence.

• Conduct legal research and analysis on statutes and other relevant materials.

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court staff.

• Prepare and file court documents and manage court schedules.

• Support trial preparation, including preparing trial briefs, organizing exhibits, and managing timelines.

• Prepare applications for probate and assist with guardianship and power of attorney matters.

• Organize and maintain estate files from inception to completion.

• Review, organize, and code documents using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity.

Requirements: 

• Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized program and Law Clerk designation.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a law clerk, with a focus on estate litigation in a law firm environment.

• Proven ability to support multiple professionals and manage competing priorities.

• Strong knowledge of estate litigation procedures, terminology, and practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with superior grammar, spelling, and proofreading.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• Technologically proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and experience with legal platforms such as CaseLines/CaseCenter, iManage, InterAction, Estatably, eDiscovery tools (e.g., Relativity), Wind Up, ACL, and DocuSign is an asset.

How to Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Job #16911 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.