Associate, Wills & Estates (Senior) Lawyer Job in Vancouver, Canada

April 8, 2020

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We are working with a well-established full-service law firm that provides a full range of legal services to all levels of clients.

 

Job Description – Associate, Wills & Estates (Senior) Lawyer

 

Our client has an immediate opening for an Associate, Wills & Estates (Senior) Lawyer to join its team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will assist clients with a variety of sophisticated wills and estates matters.

 

Featuring an attractive compensation package combined with excellent benefits, this is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to join a successful law firm featuring a dynamic team and a thriving wills and estates practice.

 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

 

  • Advise on estate planning matters, including wills, enduring powers of attorney, personal directives, and trusts.
  • Advise on estate administration matters and assist Personal Representatives (Executors or Administrators) in applying for Grants of Probate or Administration.
  • Participate in and support business development activities, including client relationship management.

 

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

 

  • LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
  • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
  • 4-7 years of wills & estate law experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle files both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

 

For more information or to apply for this position, contact:

 

Trevin Sewell, Recruitment Associate

tsewell@thecounselnetwork.com

604.643.1714

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