• Wills and Estates Clerk

    Posted: 05/31/2026

    Donnelly Murphy Lawyers is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented full time Wills and Estates Clerk to join their team in Port Elgin, Ontario.
    Prior experience with the Wills and Estates practice areas is required, including drafting wills and completion of required court forms/estate accounting. This role requires familiarity with Estateably, proficiency with MS Office suite and working in cloud base systems.
    Familiarity in other practice areas, including real estate and corporate law is an asset.
    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide comprehensive support to lawyers in all aspects of Wills and Estates, including document preparation and file management
    • Assist with other practice areas as needed
    • Draft, review, and organize legal documents and correspondence
    • Manage case files and maintain accurate records using cloud-based systems
    • Liaise with clients, court staff, and other legal professionals
    • Schedule meetings and manage calendars
    Requirements
    • Proven experience as a Law Clerk, with a focus on Wills and Estates
    • Experience in Corporate and Real Estate is valued
    • Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Experience working with cloud-based legal management systems
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Compensation
    • Full-time position
    • Salary will be commensurate with experience
    • Medical and Dental Benefits
    • RRSP matching
    Please submit Resume to swheeler@dmlaw.ca
    About Us
    Donnelly & Murphy was established in 1930 by Frank Donnelly, K.C. He worked as a sole practitioner until his son, Jim Donnelly, came to practice with him in 1955. In 1959 they were joined by Dan Murphy and the firm has thereafter been called, “Donnelly & Murphy”  With five offices located along the shores of Lake Huron, Donnelly & Murphy has been serving the residents and businesses of Southwestern Ontario for over 90 years. We practice in all areas of the law with a special emphasis on Civil Litigation, Family Law, Municipal Law, Estates, Corporate & Business Law, Real Estate, and Criminal Law.
     
    For more information on the firm, please visit http://www.donnellymurphy.com/