Intermediate to Senior Wills and Estates Lawyer

Job summary

The lawyer will manage all aspects of estate planning and administration while maintaining a client-focused approach. They are also expected to engage in client development and marketing initiatives to support the firm's growth.

Job details

WBA LAW LLP is seeking a client-focused individual to join our wills and estates group. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of broad experience in estate planning and administration as the role will involve working with clients on all aspects of estate planning, administration and related matters. The ideal candidate will also have exceptional capabilities in legal research and writing and strong interpersonal skills, allowing them to communicate with clients in a compassionate and caring manner. An interest in continuing education, client development and marketing is strongly encouraged and will be supported by the firm. ABOUT US WBA LAW LLP is a full-service law firm that focuses on businesses and entrepreneurs. Our core disciplines include business law, litigation, banking and finance, tax law, construction law, employment law, wills and estates and real estate. Our lawyers come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of expertise to our clients. Together, we have been providing exceptional legal services to our clients for more than 50 years. WBA LAW LLP prides itself in working in a team environment, providing practical, creative and cost-effective legal services to all of our clients, whether large or small. Located in Victoria Park, our offices are a short distance away from the Calgary Courts Centre and city core. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, performance incentives and a balanced approach to work and play. Our lawyers are eligible for extensive professional development, mentorship and advancement. We also encourage our team members to participate in charitable and social initiatives, as giving back to the community has been a core focus of our firm since inception. For more information on our firm and our practice areas and lawyers, visit www.wbalaw.ca. If you are interested, please submit your resume with cover letter through LinkedIn or to Cindy Hume (chume@wbalaw.ca).

What you’ll do

The lawyer will manage all aspects of estate planning and administration while maintaining a client-focused approach. They are also expected to engage in client development and marketing initiatives to support the firm's growth.

Requirements

Candidates must have 4 to 8 years of broad experience in wills and estates law. Exceptional legal research and writing capabilities, along with strong interpersonal skills, are required for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Performance incentives
• Professional development
• Mentorship
• Advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Estate planning
• Estate administration
• Legal research
• Legal writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Client development
• Marketing
• Compassionate communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Consulting