Senior Estate Litigation Lawyer

About the Position
MacLean law is looking for a Senior Estate Litigation Lawyer (minimum 10 years of experience) who has a portable practice and wants to earn more after helping clients surmount family and estate law challenges.

The Senior Estate Litigation Lawyer will provide a comprehensive range of services in the planning and administration of estates as well as with respect to the litigation of estate disputes.

This role requires bringing a book of business and a proven track record of building a robust estate litigation department to serve our clients. Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese is a definite asset as we have one of the largest family law and estate Asian teams. For the ideal candidate there is the potential to fast track to partnership.

Please note that this role includes a signing bonus.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of call.
• Proven track record of managing complex estate files without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
• Extensive experience in BC estate litigation and Family Law Rules as well as court proceedings and processes.
• Experience in negotiating, mediating and litigating estate and will disputes.
• Winning track record on high net worth estate disputes is required.
• Proven experience in leading and inspire a team.

Qualifications

• Good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• A professional demeanor coupled with strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as the desire to be in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising strong organization, initiative and judgment.
• Client centered approach
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in growing the scope of our firm and partnership potential.
• Superior organizational and time management skills in order handle the volume and fast pace of a busy practice.
• Flexible and adaptable to constantly changing needs within the firm in a fast pace environment.
• Superior attention to detail and desire to provide quality work with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent judgement and the ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• High client service orientation with a proven track record of excellent client experience.
• Strong work ethic.
• An active champion of diversity and inclusion.

Qualified candidates need to send their cover letter and resume to careers@macleanlaw.ca with the subject line Senior Estate Litigation Lawyer.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.