Wills and Estates Lawyer

Minted Search Group | Greater Toronto Area, Canada (Hybrid / On-site)

High-End Private Client Work

Minted Search Group partners with several well-regarded boutique and mid-sized firms in Toronto with strong private client practices. These firms are known for advising individuals, families, and business owners on sophisticated estate planning and estate administration matters. We are currently seeking Wills & Estates Associates (3–6 years) to join these growing teams.

You’ll play a hands-on role in a busy and well-supported estates practice, working closely with senior lawyers and directly with clients on a broad range of planning and administration matters. The role offers strong file ownership, meaningful client interaction, and exposure to high-quality private client work.

• Wills, powers of attorney, estates and trusts
• Estate planning for individuals, families, and business owners
• Drafting primary and multiple wills
• Probate and Certificate of Appointment applications
• Advising executors, trustees, and beneficiaries
• Trust planning and administration
• Tax-efficient estate and succession planning
• High-net-worth estate planning and complex asset structures
• Estate litigation support (passing of accounts, contested matters)
• Cross-border estate planning and administration (asset-dependent)

• Manage files from initial client meetings through completion
• Draft and review wills, POAs, trusts, and estate planning documents
• Advise clients on estate structures and planning strategies
• Prepare and file probate applications
• Work directly with executors, beneficiaries, accountants, and advisors
• Support senior counsel on complex planning and administration matters
• Build long‑term client relationships within a trusted advisory practice

• 3–6 years of experience in Wills & Estates / Trusts & Estates
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario estates law
• Experience with estate administration and probate processes
• Excellent drafting and proofreading skills
• Strong client-facing communication style
• High attention to detail and comfort managing multiple files
• Interest in private client work and long‑term growth in estates

Minted Search Group partners with mid-sized and boutique law and accounting firms, as well as private companies, across Canada and the U.S. We focus on organizations delivering top‑tier work at firms that value their people, recognize individuality, and provide clear, career‑advancing opportunities.

We take a candidate‑first approach—prioritizing real conversations, thoughtful evaluation, and honest guidance to ensure the right long‑term fit.