Wills & Estates Litigation Associate

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada Carbert Waite LLP Full time

We are a mid-size, litigation-focused firm offering services in commercial litigation, employment and labour law, health law, personal injury, and additional solicitor services in estate administration and planning. In 2024, we celebrated 25 years of dedicated service to the legal community and recently joined the prestigious Chambers & Partners ranking for our work in commercial litigation in Alberta.

Additionally, we are proud to have been ranked in the 2025 Canadian HR Reporter’s list of Best Places to Work in Canada for the third consecutive year. Companies are evaluated on key factors such as employee engagement, benefits, diversity initiatives, and workplace culture. We believe in the value of working hard for our clients while also recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our lawyers and staff.

Carbert Waite’s wills and estates group also regularly speaks at conferences and panels for estate lawyers, both regionally and nationally, through their involvement with leading industry organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association, STEP Canada, and the Estate Planning Council of Canada. Our estate lawyers are also involved in the CBA Wills and Trust sections, both at the provincial and national levels.

**Requirements**:

- Ability to provide superior client service with a client focused mindset;
- Keen interest in litigating Will and Estate disputes;
- Capability to work with clients and offer solutions that help their families through tough emotional times;
- Willingness to handle a diverse caseload with variable options for areas of focus;
- Aptitude to conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of pleadings, motions, and other legal documents;
- Assists in drafting legal documents such as contracts, affidavits, statutory declarations, wills, personal healthcare directives, powers of attorney and representation agreements, business succession planning and estate administration including probate and intestacy;
- Participates in mediations, negotiations, and court proceedings as required;
- Collaborates with the senior lawyer and paralegals, as well as provide support as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- Juris Doctor or law degree; in good standing to practice law in Alberta;
- 3 to 5 years of litigation experience in the area of Wills and Estates;
- Comfortable meeting with clients, with excellent writing skills and a strong work ethic;
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual who has the ability to work independently as well as the desire to be in a team environment;
- Ability to manage their own files and support a value-driven Wills & Estates practice.

**Experience Considered an Asset**:

- Experience working on complex Wills and Estates matters;
- Experience preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives;
- Commercial litigation experience;
- Portable book of business a strong asset, but not required.

**Benefits**
- Health, dental and wellness benefits;
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Growth and development opportunities;
- Mentorship and support;
- Employee & Family Assistance Program;
- Paid time off;
- Flexible Health Spending allowance that covers much more than gym memberships

**Sarah Davidson - Human Resources Manager**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-05

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