Disability & Estate Planning Lawyer

We are currently looking for a lawyer to join our Team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

If you are an experienced, motivated lawyer seeking a challenging role, we would love to hear from you! We offer a competitive salary, employment benefits, and a flexible working environment.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Superior Court of Justice applications regarding guardianship and Certificates of Appointment of Estate Trustee
• Drafting complex Wills with trusts
• Corresponding with financial advisors and wealth advisors
• Understanding the application of tax credits that are beneficial to our clients
• Virtual hearings at the Tax Court of Canada
• Appeals at the Social Benefits Tribunal
• Assisting executors or executor trust companies with Estate Planning, settling, and administration
• Assisting Henson Trust trustees
• Other Estate Planning and administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Wills and estates law and procedures.
• Experience or familiarity with in-writing and oral Guardianship applications
• Strong technical skills and an interest in continuous learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail
• Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• An affinity for helping families with special needs and disabilities and a readiness to serve them for decades is an advantage. We maintain a lifelong solicitor-client relationship for the lifespans of the family members' files.

This is a full‑time, permanent position with a competitive salary commensurate with your experience.

About KPOPELAW

KPOPELAW is one of the most trusted firms in Ontario providing solutions to families with a family member with a disability. Our Estate Planning focus is to ensure that clients will be able to plan effectively for their future and for that of their family members with special needs.

We are an equal opportunity law office that values teamwork, respect, integrity, caring and professionalism. We believe in investing in people who share our commitment to practical legal advice and a focus on excellent client service.

How to Apply

If interested, please submit your (brief but significant) Cover Letter and CV to Christiane Marchand (christiane@kpopelaw.ca).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.

KPOPELAW values and supports diversity in our work environment and in the practice of law. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at christiane@kpopelaw.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON