Experienced Law Clerk
Location: Virgil, ON
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Compensation: $45,500 - $54,600 annually, commensurate with experience
Additional Compensation: To be discussed.
Company Profile
Stewart & Co. Law Group is a professional, client-focused law firm located in Virgil, Ontario, serving clients throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and the broader Niagara Region. The firm provides legal services in several practice areas, including litigation, employment, real estate, corporate law, and wills and estates.
The firm is committed to providing efficient, effective, and practical legal services while helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate important legal matters with clarity and confidence.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced law clerk to join a respected Niagara law firm, work with a collaborative legal team, and contribute to the continued growth of a modern, client-focused practice.
Position Summary
Stewart & Co. Law Group is seeking an Experienced Law Clerk to support a busy and growing legal practice. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers, staff, clients, financial institutions, real estate professionals, and court offices, and other third parties to assist with the effective management of legal matters from intake through completion.
This position is well suited for a law clerk who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and confident working across multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a professional office environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Law Clerk’s responsibilities may include:
- Managing and assisting with residential real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, mortgages, and refinances.
- Preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents, correspondence, closing materials, reporting letters, and client communications.
- Supporting litigation matters, including file organization, preparation of pleadings and court documents, deadline tracking, and communications with clients and court offices.
- Assisting with wills and estates matters, including estate administration, probate applications, beneficiary communications, and related documentation.
- Supporting corporate matters, including incorporations, corporate resolutions, annual filings, minute book updates, and related corporate records.
- Communicating professionally and effectively with clients, lawyers, lenders, real estate agents, financial institutions, court staff, and other third parties.
- Maintaining accurate and organized physical and electronic files.
- Managing calendars, deadlines, follow-ups, and file progression.
- Assisting with the development and improvement of internal systems, precedents, checklists, and workflows.
- Providing general support to lawyers and team members as required.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a law clerk, legal assistant, or similar legal support role.
- Experience in one or more of the following practice areas: real estate, litigation, wills and estates, and corporate law.
- A Law Clerk diploma, Legal Assistant diploma, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong working knowledge of legal procedures, document preparation, file management, and client service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice software.
- Familiarity with conveyancing software, Teraview, Unity, FCT Portal, PC Law, Cosmolex, or similar platforms would be considered an asset.
- A professional, positive, and team-oriented approach.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced, reliable, and highly organized.
- Comfortable working in a busy, professional office environment.
- Client-focused and thoughtful in all communications.
- Able to take initiative and work independently while also contributing to a team.
- Interested in long-term professional growth.
- Detail-oriented, practical, and solutions-focused.
- Positive, approachable, and committed to high-quality work.
Compensation and Growth
Compensation for this position is $45,000-$54,600, commensurate with experience, skill level, and ability to independently manage files and responsibilities.
Candidates with strong experience, independent file management skills, and the ability to contribute across multiple practice areas will be considered at the higher end of the range.
Why Join Stewart & Co. Law Group
This is an opportunity to join a professional and growing Niagara law firm where your experience will be valued and your work will make a meaningful contribution to the firm and its clients.
Stewart & Co. Law Group offers:
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Stable full-time office hours.
- Exposure to a broad range of legal work.
- A professional, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals.
- Opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term career development.
- A workplace that values initiative, accuracy, strong client service, and a positive team culture.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $45,500.00-$54,600.00 per year
Work Location: In person
