Law Clerk
De Krupe Law
via Indeed
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
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