Job Title: Articling Student – Full-Service Boutique Law Firm
Company: HKS Law Professional Corporation
Location: Kitchener, Ontario (In-person)
Job Type: Articling Position (10 Months)
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Start Date: Immediate / 2025–2026 Articling Cycle
About HKS Law
HKS Law Professional Corporation is a full-service boutique law firm located in Kitchener, Ontario, led by Principal Lawyer Harpreet Kaur Singh (B.A., Q.Arb., LLB.). We practice across a broad range of areas including Real Estate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Immigration, Landlord & Tenant, Criminal, and Corporate/Contracts law.We are a hands-on, client-first firm that believes in giving articling students real, meaningful exposure — not photocopying and filing. You will work directly alongside the principal lawyer on live files from day one.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and driven Articling Student to complete their articles at HKS Law. This is a rare opportunity to article at a firm where you will gain broad, multi-practice-area experience in a compressed timeframe — ideal for candidates who want to enter the profession as a well-rounded, practice-ready lawyer.You will be supervised directly by the Principal Lawyer and exposed to the full lifecycle of client matters across multiple practice areas.
What You'll Do
- Assist on active litigation files including drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda
- Attend court appearances, case conferences, motions, and hearingsSupport real estate transactions from agreement of purchase and sale through to closing
- Assist with family law matters including separation agreements, case conferences, and motion materialsDraft corporate documents, contracts, and retainer agreements
- Conduct legal research and prepare summary memos for principal review
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices under supervision
- Participate in client intake and file management using Clio
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Enrolled in or completed an Ontario-accredited law school (LLB or JD)
- Eligible to register as an articling student with the Law Society of Ontario
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Eagerness to learn across multiple areas of law
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage a fast-paced workload
- Professional demeanor and genuine commitment to client service
Assets (not required):
- Prior exposure to litigation, family law, real estate, immigration, or criminal law through placement, clinic, or coursework
- Experience with Clio, legal research platforms (CanLII, Westlaw, Lexis), or legal office environments
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Punjabi, Hindi, French, or other languages a strong asset given our diverse client base)
What You'll Gain
- Direct, hands-on supervision by the Principal Lawyer
- Exposure to 8+ areas of law in a single articling placement
- Real courtroom and client-facing experienceMentorship in building practical lawyering skills — file management, client communication, negotiation, and advocacy
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- LSO-compliant articling agreement and all required documentation
How to Apply
Please submit the following to [email protected]:
- Résumé
- Cover letter — tell us why you want to article at a boutique firm and what areas of law interest you most
- Writing sample (legal memo, factum excerpt, or research paper — 2 to 5 pages)
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. HKS Law Professional Corporation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our hiring practices.
Work Location: In person
