Wills and Estates Law Clerk

1 week ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Tabuchi Law Professional Corporation Full time

Trusted by hundreds of clients, with an exceptional volume of five-star Google reviews Senior Wills & Estates Law Clerk

Tabuchi Law | Mississauga (West GTA) | Fully On-Site

Tabuchi Law is a well-established boutique law firm focused exclusively on Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Since 2005, we have built a strong reputation for providing thoughtful, personalized, and compassionate legal services to individuals and families across the GTA.

Our work — and our amazing team — are consistently recognized by clients, as reflected in an exceptional number of five-star Google reviews highlighting our professionalism, responsiveness, and care. We take pride in delivering high-quality legal services in a supportive and respectful environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Wills & Estates Law Clerk to join our growing team in Mississauga. This role is ideal for a confident, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing files independently and contributing meaningfully to client outcomes.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on position for a Law Clerk with 5+ years of Ontario Wills & Estates experience. The successful candidate will take ownership of files, work closely with lawyers, and play a key role in both estate planning and estate administration matters.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Planning

  • Draft Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
  • Attend client meetings, take instructions, and follow up as needed
  • Correspond with clients and review draft documents
  • Manage and maintain the firm's Wills Vault
  • Research interesting and relevant topics that arise
  • Continued paid education in taxation, probate, and other areas of law relevant to estate planning

Estate Administration

  • Prepare Applications for Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee
  • Gather and organize estate asset and liability information
  • Communicate with financial institutions, CRA, executors, beneficiaries, accountants, and advisors
  • Manage advertising for creditors
  • Prepare estate accounts, releases, receipts, and related documentation
  • Prepare and file Estate Information Returns

  • Follow up with our connections at the Estates Court

  • Practice Support

  • Track timelines, task lists, and ongoing record-keeping
  • Organize and attend document execution meetings
  • Meet regularly with lawyers to review file status
  • Stay current on legislative and procedural changes in Wills & Estates
  • Assist with correspondence, billing and scheduling as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Wills & Estates Law Clerk in Ontario
  • Strong understanding of Ontario Wills, Estates, and Trust law
  • Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software (including CLIO and Estate-a-Base)
  • Experience with family law, taxation, or real estate is an asset

Why Join Tabuchi Law

  • Boutique practice focused in serving as a one stop shop for our amazing Wills & Estates clients
  • Meaningful, high-quality work and long-term client relationships
  • A firm culture reflected in outstanding client feedback and five-star reviews
  • Supportive, professional, and loving work environment
  • Stable, fully on-site position in Mississauga (West GTA)

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