Wills & Estates Associate
Ottawa, ON
AC-18459
Our client a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm is currently looking to expand their team with a highly skilled and experienced Wills and Estates Lawyer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning and administration. This role requires excellent legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. You will work collaboratively with their corporate, private wealth, tax, and real estate teams to ensure the best outcomes and highest standards for their clients.
Our client serves a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international corporations. If you are looking for a great work environment, an opportunity to produce first-rate legal work, and are enthusiastic about working on interesting legal files, then we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Providing expert legal advice to clients, estate executors, trustees and beneficiaries on estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate filings.
- Managing the administration of estates, including probate proceedings, distribution of assets, and resolution of any disputes that may arise.
- Representing clients in court and other legal proceedings related to estate administration.
- Member of the Ontario Bar, in good standing.
- Three to seven years of work experience as an Associate Lawyer in Ontario, with a practice focus on Wills and Estates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to client service.
- Experience in and/or exposure to corporate, tax, and litigation law would be an asset.
- Experience in and/or exposure to estate litigation would be an asset.
- STEP designation would be an asset.
Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.
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