Senior Law Clerk

About our Client

Laredo Law is a highly regarded
boutique law firm
specializing in 
Estate Planning and Estate Administration
. Founded in 2007, the firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their most important assets and plan their legacies with care, expertise, and personalized attention.

At Laredo Law, the team constructs customized estate plans and provides responsive legal guidance tailored to each client's unique circumstances. The firm's practice emphasizes 
compassion, thoroughness,
and
clarity
, particularly when handling sensitive matters such as will preparation, trust creation, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, and related tax planning.

With a strong reputation for client service and positive client reviews highlighting professionalism and thoughtful support, Laredo Law is known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel in a personable and approachable way.

About the Role

Laredo Law is seeking a 
Senior Law Clerk
 to join its growing team in 
Midtown Toronto
. This role is ideal for a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Law Clerk with 
5+ years of experience in Wills & Estates
 who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.

The successful candidate will be a clear and confident communicator with the ability to manage files independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing deadlines. A proactive mindset, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability will be key to thriving in this role.

Role Responsibilities:

In this position, you will have three primary roles: 

Estate Planning:

• Drafting Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney based on lawyer and client instructions
• Attending client meetings to take notes or to obtain further instructions/ information on the file
• Corresponding with clients
• Reviewing drafts
• Managing and/or assisting with the maintenance of the Wills Vault and addressing all requests pertaining to storing or retrieving Wills and other Estate Planning documents

Estate Administration:

• Preparing applications for Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustees
• Assisting in assembling information on assets and liabilities for estate administration purposes, including correspondence with financial institutions, CRA, executors, beneficiaries, and others
• Managing advertising for creditors
• Preparing Estate Trustee/guardian/attorney accounts
• Preparing releases, receipts, directions and other documents routinely used in estate administrations
• Ensuring complete and accurate filing (hard copy and electronic copy) of all documents
• Preparing Estate Information Returns
• Communicating with banks, investment advisors, accountants, and others in the administration of Estates
• Following up with Estates Courts or other courts, as necessary

Support

(as needed) with:

• Managing on-going record keeping and preparing timelines and task lists for estate administrations and Estate Planning
• Organizing and attending meetings for execution of documents
• Meeting with lawyers regularly to ensure all files are up to date
• Keeping informed on new policies, legislation and rules, and providing oral and written updated communications to the lawyers and the staff
• Preparing and editing emails, correspondence, memoranda, reports, authorizations and directions, retainers, forms, and other documentation
• Some general administrative duties, including but not limited to printing, scheduling appointments, docketing, billing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

:

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Wills & Estates Law Clerk,
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and applicable software such as 
  Practice Panther
• A keen understanding of Wills, Estates and Trust Law
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with real estate is an asset
• This is a fully on-site role

This job posting is for a genuine employment opportunity. Laredo Law does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. Any technology used in the recruitment process is limited to administrative support only and does not replace human review or judgment.

Laredo Law is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: While we thank all applicants for applying to this position, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.