About this role
*Job Title:* Estates Law & Litigation Clerk
*Location:* Toronto, ON *Firm:* De Krupe Law
*Job Type:* Full-Time
*About the Role* De Krupe Law is seeking a detail-oriented *Estates Law & Litigation Clerks* to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in *estate administration, estate litigation, and court procedures*, and will be comfortable managing files from intake to resolution while supporting lawyers in both transactional and litigation matters.
*Key Responsibilities*
* Prepare and manage *probate and estate administration applications* * Draft estate litigation documents, including *Notices of Application, Statements of Claim/Defence, affidavits, and motion materials* * File documents through *CaseLines, Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario court systems* * Maintain and organize *estate administration files and litigation files* * Communicate with *clients, financial institutions, courts, and opposing counsel* * Assist with *estate accounting and preparation of passing of accounts materials* * Conduct *legal and title searches* where required * Manage deadlines, court dates, and limitation periods
*Qualifications*
* Minimum 1*?3 years experience* as an *Estates Law Clerk and/or Litigation Clerk* * Strong knowledge of *Ontario estate law procedures and civil litigation rules* * Experience with *probate applications and estate administration* * Familiarity with *CaseLines, Civil Submissions Online, and court filing systems* * Excellent *organizational and time management skills* * Strong *written and verbal communication skills* * Ability to work *independently and manage multiple files*
*Assets (Not Required but Preferred)*
* Experience with *estate litigation disputes* (dependant support claims, will challenges, passing of accounts, etc.) * Law clerk diploma or equivalent legal experience
*Compensation*
* Competitive salary based on experience * Opportunity to grow with a *dynamic and expanding law firm*
*How to Apply* Please submit your *resume and cover letter through Indeed*. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Experience: * litigation or estates law: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person