Estate Litigation Associate

Hammerco Lawyers

$130K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of estate litigation experience; commercial litigation experience is a plus.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain a book of business.
  • Expert knowledge in complex estate and contentious estate matters.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
  • Collaborative mindset suited for a modern working environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a self-sustaining estate-litigation practice.
  • Handle complex estate matters, wills variation disputes, and undue influence claims.
  • Mentor staff and junior lawyers while shaping firm strategies.
  • Engage in business development and provide top-tier client support.
  • Work both independently and in collaboration with the team.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote and in-office work options.
  • A diverse and inclusive culture with emphasis on women in leadership.
  • Access to robust business-development resources and administrative support.
  • Commitment to professional growth and collaboration within the firm.
  • A dog-friendly office and engaging social activities.
Full Job Description
Are you a seasoned estate-litigation pro with 6-10+ years of experience, a solid network, and a drive to build something meaningful? At Hammerco, we're offering a rare opportunity to build your own practice, with the backing of a collaborative, modern firm and a culture built on respect, authenticity, excellence, and growth.

*What you'll do*
- Build and lead a self-sustaining estate-litigation practice with strong support.
- Work independently and collaboratively to manage existing and new client matters: complex estates, wills variation disputes, undue influence claims, and more.
- Mentor and collaborate, guiding staff and junior lawyers, shaping strategy, and contributing to the firm's ethos of 'human first, lawyer second.'
- Combine business development, client support, and high-calibre litigation work in a flexible, forward-looking environment.

*You bring*
- 6+ years (the more the better) of estate litigation experience. Commercial litigation experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated capability to develop and sustain a book of business.
- Subject-matter expertise in estate litigation, complex and contentious estate matters, etc.
- Strong leadership, mentorship skills, and a collaborative mindset.
- A desire to work in a modern, flexible, tech-enabled environment with a growing national presence.

*What makes Hammerco different*
- Remote and in-office flexibility, with a robust tech stack that keeps everything accessible.
- A diverse, inclusive team. We champion women in leadership and believe in succession planning done right.
- Real support: business-development resources, junior-team backing, administrative infrastructure, and a firm-wide commitment to collaboration and professional growth.
- A national-scale vision with a people-first culture.
- Bonus: a dog-friendly office + social activities!

The salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, competencies, and year of call. We may consider a higher salary for candidates whose experience or year of call warrants placement above the listed range.

If you're ready to build a lasting practice with a great team, we want to hear from you.

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