Lawyer

Protomanni & Associates; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Estate Litigation Lawyer for a fully remote position in Ontario. The role involves managing contested estate matters, conducting legal research, and providing strategic client advice. Candidates should be in good standing with the Ontario Bar and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in estate litigation. Offering a competitive commission-based structure and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promotes strong professional growth in a collegial environment.

Benefits

Competitive commission-based structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional liability insurance premiums covered

CPD/subscription costs reimbursed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dedicated experience in estate litigation.
• Strong advocacy and client communication abilities.
• Experience with virtual hearings and e-filing an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate contested estate matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft necessary documents.
• Represent clients in various legal proceedings.
• Provide strategic advice and negotiate resolutions.
• Handle file management from intake to resolution.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Research

Negotiation

Client Management

Communication

Education

Ontario Bar call

Job description

Overview

Estate Litigation Lawyer – Protomanni & Associates, Downtown St. Catharines, Ontario – Fully Remote Position.

Protomanni & Associates, a boutique firm, seeks an experienced Estate Litigation Lawyer to join our growing practice. This is a fully remote opportunity with flexible scheduling, allowing you to work from anywhere in Ontario while handling high-quality contested estate files.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate contested estate matters including will challenges, claims for dependant support, trust disputes, passing of accounts, capacity/undue influence allegations, and breach of fiduciary duty cases.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, affidavits, factums, motion materials, and settlement offers.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, case conferences, motions, and trials in the Superior Court of Justice.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, negotiate resolutions, and collaborate on complex multi-party disputes.
• Handle file management from intake through resolution, including client communication and billing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive commission-based structure: 50% commission split on collected billables.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided.
• Firm covers LAWPRO professional liability insurance premiums and Law Society of Ontario annual fees.
• CPD/subscription costs fully reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Called to the Ontario Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of dedicated experience in estate litigation (will challenges, dependant support, trust disputes, passing of accounts, etc.).
• Strong advocacy, drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent client management and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Experience with virtual hearings and e-filing an asset.

Join & Apply

Join a focused, collegial team committed to excellence in estate litigation. This role offers autonomy, direct client impact, and strong support for professional growth.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and references to Dana Bayley at [e-mail].

We thank all applicants; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Protomanni & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.