Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

About Us

TKL Law is a busy client-focused law firm in Brantford providing legal services in real estate law, wills & estates and corporate law. We pride ourselves on delivering smooth, efficient, and personable service. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close client files in real estate, wills & estates, and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and prepare correspondence, agreements, and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other professionals.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and daily schedules.
• Prepare and organize closing documents for real estate transactions.
• Assist with estate administration and corporate filings.
• Perform general administrative duties (filing, scanning, phone calls, email management).

Qualifications

Required:

• 1+ years experience as a Legal Assistant/ law clerk or Administrative Assistant.
• Valid Drive’s Licence and a vehicle (required).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software (experience with Unity a plus).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred:

• Legal Assistant Certificate, Law Clerk Certificate, Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies, Administration, or other relevant education.
• Registration as a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public, or willingness and ability to acquire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative assistant : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person