Posted 11 months ago
Estate Litigation Associate
@ Hammerco Lawyers
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Hammerco Lawyers is hiring an estate litigation associate to build and lead its own estate-litigation practice. The role involves managing complex estate and wills disputes, mentoring junior staff, and developing business. The posting offers a $150,000–$170,000 salary range, full-time, with remote and in-office flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a self-sustaining estate-litigation practice
- Manage complex estate and wills variation disputes
- Mentor and guide staff and junior lawyers
- Combine business development with litigation work
Requirements summary:
- 6+ years of estate litigation experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a book of business
- Subject-matter expertise in estate litigation
- Strong leadership and collaborative mindset
- Commercial litigation experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Encouraged to apply | Women |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus |
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Hammerco Lawyers
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Full company description
With offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, Hammerco Lawyers has consistently helped individuals and businesses in B.C. achieve positive legal outcomes. We win our client’s trust because we have experience and confidence in court, and compassion outside of it. We offer a wide range of legal services for individuals and businesses including a contingency-focused litigation practice in commercial, estates and personal injury, as well as business law services. Driven by a skilful, diverse team of legal experts, we work with clients we believe in and provide powerful strategic legal solutions.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,587
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 48
- Reported office locations
- 2233 Columbia St, 400, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 0M6, CA
- 1001 C Lewis Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia V9N 5R4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Hammerco Lawyers
- Hammerco Lawyers LLP
- Specialties
- Class Actions
- Sexual Assault & Abuse
- Estate Litigation
- Medical Negligence
- Insurance Denials
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Law
- Wills & Estates
- Product Liability
- and Real Estate Law
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With offices in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, Hammerco Lawyers has consistently helped individuals and businesses in B.C. achieve positive legal outcomes. We win our client’s trust because we have experience and confidence in court, and compassion outside of it. We offer a wide range of legal services for individuals and businesses including a contingency-focused litigation practice in commercial, estates and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Legal Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1999 |
| Specialties | Class ActionsSexual Assault & AbuseEstate LitigationMedical NegligenceInsurance DenialsCommercial LitigationBusiness LawWills & EstatesProduct Liabilityand Real Estate Law |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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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 $150,000–$170,000. 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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