About us
Halo Law is a boutique law firm specialized in Wills and Estates. We help clients plan their estates, guide executors through probate and administration, and represent parties in estate disputes. We are a small, close-knit team that values careful work, clear communication and compassion for clients during difficult moments.
The role
We are looking for a Law Clerk with 3–5 years of Wills and Estates experience to support our team across the full life of an estate file. You will manage files with a high degree of independence, complete legal research, work directly with clients, and keep matters moving on time.
What you will do
Office support
· First point of contact for client intake
· Liase with clients and manage office calendar
Wills and estate planning
- Prepare first drafts of Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, and related trust documents from lawyer instructions
- Organize signing appointments and keep accurate Will and POA records
- Prepare Will & Powers of Attorney signing package
- Witness Will & Powers of Attorney signings
Probate and estate administration
- Prepare Applications for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee and supporting affidavits
- Calculate and prepare Estate Administration Tax returns and the Estate Information Return
- Identify and collect assets; correspond with banks, insurers, CRA and beneficiaries
- Prepare estate accounts, releases and distribution packages
- Coordinate with process servers to deliver Probate applications to the Estates Court
Estate litigation
- Draft and assemble court materials, including notices of application, affidavits, motion records and briefs
- Issue, serve and file documents through the Ontario Courts portals and track all deadlines
- Support mediation and passing-of-accounts proceedings
Real estate
- Prepare estate properties for sale, including transmission applications and Estate Trustee deeds, and vendor signing packages
- Coordinate with realtors, purchasers' solicitors and lenders through to closing
Corporate succession
- Review minute books and corporate records for succession and estate planning
- Prepare corporate searches and basic resolutions and filings
What you bring
- Law Clerk diploma from a recognized Ontario program
- 3–5 years of experience as a Law Clerk in Wills and estates
- Working knowledge of the Succession Law Reform Act, Estates Act, Substitute Decisions Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 74 and 75), and Pension Benefits Act
- Experience with Teraview, Estateably, Realti, Adobe, Cosmolex, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and deadline management
- Warm, professional client manner and sound judgment with sensitive information
- Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) membership is an asset
What we offer
- Starting salary of $55,000
- Benefits including: Life, drugs, extended health, dental
- Varied, meaningful work across the full range of estates practice
- Close mentorship from experienced estates team
- A supportive team in a downtown Toronto office, steps from transit
Please submit your resume and cover letter to amber@halolaw.ca by December 1, 2026.
