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Wills and Estates Law Clerk
@ Halo Law
Toronto, Ontario
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Halo Law, a boutique Wills and Estates firm in Toronto, is hiring a full-time Law Clerk with 3–5 years of estates experience. The role covers the full life of an estate file, from wills and probate to estate litigation, real estate and corporate succession. The posting states a starting salary of $55,000 and benefits including life, drug, extended health and dental coverage.
Responsabilités :
- Prepare wills, powers of attorney and estate documents from lawyer instructions
- Prepare probate applications and estate tax returns
- Draft and file estate litigation materials through Ontario Courts portals
- Coordinate real estate sales of estate properties through closing
- Manage client intake and office calendar
Résumé des exigences :
- Law Clerk diploma from a recognized Ontario program
- 3–5 years of wills and estates clerk experience
- Working knowledge of SLRA, Estates Act, SDA and Rules 74 and 75
- Experience with Teraview, Estateably, Realti and Cosmolex
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-11-12
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-14
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-14
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Administration |
| Expérience | 3 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Horaire | jour |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : aucun |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | ILCO membership |
| Formation | Certificat de métier (DEP) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Law Clerk |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Halo Law
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 |
About us
Halo Law is a boutique law firm specialized in Wills and Estates. We help clients plan their estates, guide executors through probate and administration, and represent parties in estate disputes. We are a small, close-knit team that values careful work, clear communication and compassion for clients during difficult moments.
The role
We are looking for a Law Clerk with 3–5 years of Wills and Estates experience to support our team across the full life of an estate file. You will manage files with a high degree of independence, complete legal research, work directly with clients, and keep matters moving on time.
What you will do
Office support
· First point of contact for client intake
· Liase with clients and manage office calendar
Wills and estate planning
- Prepare first drafts of Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, and related trust documents from lawyer instructions
- Organize signing appointments and keep accurate Will and POA records
- Prepare Will & Powers of Attorney signing package
- Witness Will & Powers of Attorney signings
Probate and estate administration
- Prepare Applications for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee and supporting affidavits
- Calculate and prepare Estate Administration Tax returns and the Estate Information Return
- Identify and collect assets; correspond with banks, insurers, CRA and beneficiaries
- Prepare estate accounts, releases and distribution packages
- Coordinate with process servers to deliver Probate applications to the Estates Court
Estate litigation
- Draft and assemble court materials, including notices of application, affidavits, motion records and briefs
- Issue, serve and file documents through the Ontario Courts portals and track all deadlines
- Support mediation and passing-of-accounts proceedings
Real estate
- Prepare estate properties for sale, including transmission applications and Estate Trustee deeds, and vendor signing packages
- Coordinate with realtors, purchasers' solicitors and lenders through to closing
Corporate succession
- Review minute books and corporate records for succession and estate planning
- Prepare corporate searches and basic resolutions and filings
What you bring
- Law Clerk diploma from a recognized Ontario program
- 3–5 years of experience as a Law Clerk in Wills and estates
- Working knowledge of the Succession Law Reform Act, Estates Act, Substitute Decisions Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 74 and 75), and Pension Benefits Act
- Experience with Teraview, Estateably, Realti, Adobe, Cosmolex, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and deadline management
- Warm, professional client manner and sound judgment with sensitive information
- Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) membership is an asset
What we offer
- Starting salary of $55,000
- Benefits including: Life, drugs, extended health, dental
- Varied, meaningful work across the full range of estates practice
- Close mentorship from experienced estates team
- A supportive team in a downtown Toronto office, steps from transit
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by December 1, 2026.
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