Estate Litigation Lawyer (7-10+ years)

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Vancouver-based law firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to expand their Estate Litigation practice group. The role involves advising clients on estate-related disputes, working collaboratively with a dedicated team to provide exceptional client service and foster a culture of mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed lawyer with knowledge in estate litigation.
• Strong communication and client management skills required.
• Experience in handling estate-related disputes and claims.

Responsibilities

• Guide and advise clients on wills variation and testamentary issues.
• Defend and bring claims regarding the interpretation of trusts.
• Manage court applications related to estate disputes.

Skills

Client service excellence

Mentorship

Collaborative law practice

Education

Law degree

Job description

The Opportunity

Boughton Law is pleased to be expanding its Estate Litigation practice group to meet business demands and to better serve our clients today, and into the future. If you are a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and engaged lawyer who is continuously seeking to learn, while also committed to mentorship, this could be a great opportunity to grow your practice. You will work closely with a team of dedicated professionals committed to client service excellence and join a culture of strong mentorship. Our Estate Litigation lawyers work closely with the lawyers in our Estate Planning and Personal Tax practice Group. Core aspects of the practice include helping families and companies resolve estate related disputes such as challenges to wills and the appointment of representatives.

The Role

Core services include guiding, advising on, and bringing and defending claims in respect of:

1. Wills variation
2. Issues surrounding testamentary capacity, influence, duress, and similarly regarding theinter vivos disposition of assets
3. Committeeship applications
4. Passings of accounts
5. Interpretation issues
6. Jointures and resulting trusts
7. Constructive and other trust claims

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume to our Manager of Legal Talent, Rubyna Jinnah, via email [e-mail].

If you would like to know more about group culture from a Shareholder in our Estate Planning and Personal Tax practice group, please contact Rose Shawlee [e-mail].

Additional information

The salary range for the role represents the Firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The starting salary is determined based on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s knowledge, relevant experience, and internal equity. We welcome your inquiry as to specifics.

Who we are

Boughton Law is a Vancouver-based, West Coast full-service business law firm. Organizations of all sizes and structures as well as individuals rely on us for their business, tax, dispute resolution, personal and public sector related legal matters.

We are an innovative law firm,continuing to redefine the way we practice law. We balance the benefits and resources of a full-service establishment with the friendly, team-oriented environment you would find at a smaller practice. Boughton Law team members share a sense of initiative, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to the work. Our values foster a collaborative and stimulating work environment. We’re currently expanding our team, building a strong, dynamic group with diverse ideas and backgrounds, focused on making an impact for our clients and community.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.