Associate - Wills amp Estates Litigation

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WeirFoulds LLP is seeking an associate to join the litigation side of our thriving Estates, Trusts & Charities Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have:

At least 2 – 5 years of experience in all aspects of estate, trusts and capacity litigation and mediation.

Strong technical and legal knowledge.

Experience assisting on all matters concerning guardianships, will challenges and interpretations, power of attorney issues and disputes, passings of accounts, variations of trust, and dependant relief applications.

Demonstrated strengths in client service, client relationships and client development.

Ability to work with lawyers at all levels.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.

Confidence to manage files and clients independently.

First rate academic credentials.

Excellent drafting and writing skills.

The successful candidate will work with our lawyers and clerks on a variety of challenging and diverse matters, representing individual and institutional clients in managing and assisting with all aspects of disputes.

Please submit your application online, including a cover letter, transcripts, writing sample and your resume. Please  click here

to apply online.

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Katrina Henn

, Director of Talent.

At WeirFoulds, we recognize that we need to advance and to demonstrate equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do, internally and externally. We have been working diligently on several key areas, and we recognize that we must do better. Our goal is to put words into concrete action through a number of specific steps. These are described in our  official statement on our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

, which we are pleased to share.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

To learn more, please contact:

Ellen Dalicandro

Professional Development and Talent Manager

edalicandro@weirfoulds.com

416.365.6518

Company info

WeirFoulds LLP
Website : http://www.weirfoulds.com/