Wills and Estates Law Clerk

Wills and Estates Law Clerk – Downtown Ottawa
Salary range
: $48,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience

We are seeking a Wills and Estates Law Clerk to join a dynamic downtown Ottawa law firm. The firm values a collaborative, collegial, and creative team environment, serving a wide range of clients from individuals to international corporations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on interesting legal files while producing first-rate legal work in a supportive setting.

You are an enthusiastic, motivated self-starter with excellent attention to detail and strong multitasking abilities. You demonstrate a superior work ethic, customer service aptitude, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a skilled team player, you help foster a positive and professional workplace culture.

Please note: This position requires a minimum of 60% of your time in the downtown Ottawa office.

• Draft and prepare wills, powers of attorney, living will directives, affidavits, court and government forms, releases, and indemnities.

• Review documents related to estates and estate administration, including financial documentation.

• Manage ongoing estate administration matters, including searches, filings, and registrations.

• Communicate professionally with clients and external stakeholders such as lawyers, accountants, or government personnel.

• Support general estates work as required.

• Assist with administrative tasks, including managing lawyer emails and calendars, coordinating meetings, conflict searches, and handling correspondence.

• Process dockets, billing, and accounts receivable.

• Organize client files or parts of files using document management systems.

• Perform other duties as required to support the firm’s operations.

• Completion of a law clerk program or diploma and/or 1–3 years’ work experience (including internships or co-op placements) as a Law Clerk or Paralegal in wills and estates law.

• Exposure to Estate Litigation is an asset.

• Strong technical skills with document management software, legal accounting software, Estateably, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, clerks, and staff.

• Strong independent reasoning and judgment on client files.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact sensitively and diplomatically with counsel, clients, and other professionals.

• Superior organization and attention to detail for managing accurate files.