Litigation Law Clerk

Description:

EStaff Search is currently recruiting on behalf of their client for a Senior Estate Litigation Law Clerk to become a key part of their Advocacy team. This full-time hybrid position, based in Toronto, offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex estate litigation matters involving wills, estates, and trusts. The role demands a high level of client engagement, detailed legal drafting, and litigation support throughout the legal process.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting and preparing legal documents including pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and correspondence.

• Conducting legal research on statutes and issues relevant to estate litigation.

• Managing communications with clients and other involved parties.

• Filing legal documents with the court and overseeing court scheduling.

• Assisting in trial preparation including exhibit organization and trial documentation.

• Preparing probate applications and dealing with estate administration procedures.

• Reviewing and coding documents within eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity.

• Supporting legal issues related to guardianships and power of attorney.

• Organizing, maintaining, and managing all estate-related documentation from initiation to conclusion.

Core Skills & Requirements:

• Completion of a recognized Law Clerk program with a valid Law Clerk designation.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience working in estate litigation within a law firm.

• Capacity to support multiple professionals and take on additional responsibilities.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with acute attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading.

• Ability to thrive under pressure, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in legal terminology, estate litigation procedures, and processes.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel),
  and familiarity with platforms like CaseLines/CaseCenter, iManage, InterAction, Estatably, eDiscovery tools (Relativity), Wind Up, ACL, and DocuSign.