Estates and Succession Lawyer

TAG HR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Estates and Succession Lawyer with over 15 years of expertise. The ideal candidate will have an existing client base and will be responsible for managing estates, facilitating succession planning, and advising on related matters. The firm offers a collegial atmosphere and support for a diverse clientele.

Benefits

Collegial and collaborative atmosphere

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in estates and succession law.
• Existing client base in relevant practice areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client and community relationships.
• French language skills are a strong asset, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage estates and estate administration processes.
• Facilitate succession planning for clients.
• Advise on trust and capacity matters.
• Provide expertise in disability planning and tax-related issues.

Skills

Estates and estate administration

Succession planning

Trust and capacity matters

Disability planning

Tax-related matters

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain client relationships

French language skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estates and Succession Lawyer to join our dynamic, full-service law firm based in Ottawa.

Salary - $100,000 - $130,000+ (Based on experience)

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience and an existing client base, with expertise in:

• Estates and estate administration
• Succession planning
• Trust and capacity matters
• Experience in disability planning or tax-related matters would be an asset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in estates and succession law
• Existing client base in relevant practice areas
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client and community relationships
• French language skills (speaking and drafting) are a strong asset, though not required

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on our collegial and collaborative atmosphere and are seeking a candidate who will complement our team. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment while serving a diverse and growing clientele in Ottawa and beyond.