Overview
Estate Administration Law Clerk Jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada at Hays
Your New Company My client is a leading full-service business-first law firm with a rich history with several offices in Ontario, they are driven by a progressive partnership and a shared set of core values that emphasize personal and professional
respect
, community consciousness, and delivering unparalleled value to their clients. They offer a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate/Commercial, Real Estate and Land Development, Intellectual Property, Franchising, Wills & Estates, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law, Family Law, and Mediation.
Your New Role This role involves opening and closing files, managing calendars for various meetings, and liaising with clients for estate administration and executor tasks. Responsibilities include communicating with beneficiaries and other financially interested parties, corresponding with banks and institutions to gather information and notify them of deaths, and preparing probate applications and estate information returns. The role also entails preparing various estate administration documents, maintaining organized client files both electronically and in hard copy, assisting in creating precedents and checklists for estate administration, witnessing Will signings, and providing overflow clerk support for other practice areas.
This is a full-time, in-office role based at the head office in Mississauga, or Burlington office. Standard working hours are 9 a.M. – 5 p.M.. What You’ll Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you will need:
A minimum of 5 years of experience as an estate administration law clerk.
Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
Proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and file management.
Familiarity with legal practice group software, such as Pro Law, is preferred.
Flexibility
to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to multi-task in a
fast-paced environment
.
Strong communication skills
and the ability to work independently while taking instruction effectively.
Excellent
problem-solving skills
, high
professionalism
, and initiative.
Accurate proofreading and editing skills.
A Law Clerk Diploma is preferred.
A demonstrated commitment to
professionalism
, integrity, and client service.
What You’ll Get in Return In return, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with
experienced professionals
in a
dynamic
and
challenging
legal environment. You will gain direct experience and be part of a firm that values both personal and
professional growth
. The role offers a
competitive salary
range of $70,000 to $85,000, along with a
benefits package
. You will work in a supportive and
respectful workplace
that prioritizes community consciousness and client value.
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘
apply now
‘ to forward an
up-to-date
copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Title: Estate Administration Law Clerk
Company: Hays
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
