Wills, Estates, and Elder Law, Junior Associate
Company Name: Tierney Stauffer LLP
Location: Ottawa
Position Status: New
About Our Firm
For over 40 years, Tierney Stauffer has worked with clients in the greater Ottawa and Eastern Ontario region providing legal service across multiple practice areas. We pride ourselves on our high level of experience and integrity throughout our client interactions and in our determination in providing reliable legal advice and representation.
Tierney Stauffer is a hybrid working environment. That said, we are seeking a strong commitment locally to clients, client connections, practice building, and working closely with your colleagues in the Tierney Stauffer family. We love working together.
Position Overview
We are looking to grow our solicitor practice and are looking for multiple individuals to join a thriving practice.
For this role, we are seeking an Associate lawyer with 2 to 5 years of experience in estate and incapacity planning (wills, POA’s) and estate administration. Working with a diverse team of lawyers, you will assist existing and new clients through multiple elements of a busy wills and estates practice. Preference is for candidates to also have experience with family trusts, guardianships, and passings of accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist clients with a full range of estate matters.
- Draft, review, and work directly with clients on wills, POA’s, etc.
- Conduct tasks related to estate administration, guardianships, and passings of accounts.
- Demonstrate flexibility with clients who may have mobility limitations (such as hospitalization).
- Work closely with a multi-dimensional team across estate planning, drafting, estate administration, and providing advice to our estate litigation lawyers.
- Demonstrate an interest and willingness to expand the Tierney Stauffer thought leadership and brand across this practice area.
Qualifications & Skills
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) as a licensed Lawyer.
- At least two years of experience in wills and estates under Canadian law.
- Prior work experience in a law firm.
- A passionate commitment to clients.
- Strong legal drafting skills.
- Strong organization and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- A strong collaborative player that works and plays well in the highly connected Tierney Stauffer team culture.
- High English fluency. Bilingualism is a very strong asset. The ability to speak multiple languages is not required but would also be a valued asset.
Recruitment & Technology Disclosure
- Application Screening: Please note that our firm does not use automated artificial intelligence (AI) systems or machine learning algorithms to screen, score, or filter applicants for this position. All resumes are reviewed directly by our administrative team and hiring partners.
- Candidate Communication: In accordance with provincial transparency timelines, all candidates selected for an interview will be formally notified of the final hiring status or decision within 45 days of their last interview.
Accessibility and Accommodation (AODA Statement)
Tierney Stauffer is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible recruitment environment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process.
If you require any accommodations, adaptive materials, or communication formats during the application, interview, or assessment process, please contact Jason Hergert directly at [email protected]. We will work with you individually to accommodate your needs confidentially.
Expected Compensation: Tierney Stauffer offers a blended compensation model that includes a base pay as well as an unlimited bonus model based upon total realized billings. For this position, we would expect the total compensation to be $90,000 – $140,000 annually, with overall pay commensurate with experience and results.
How to Apply
Qualified individuals are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in PDF format to [email protected] or [email protected]. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
