Estate Litigation Associate
Confidential
Posted: February 12, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking an Estate Litigator to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario, and assist with estate litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate litigation and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients.
Required Skills
Job Description
Merovitz Potechin LLP is currently seeking to add an Estate Litigator to the existing strength of our Litigation team.
Who We Are?
We are an equal opportunity law office that values teamwork, respect, integrity, caring and professionalism. We also like to have fun (including 5 minute dance parties and celebrating important holidays like talk-like-a-pirate day and left handers day). We believe in investing in people who share our commitment to practical legal advice and a focus on excellent client service.
Summary of Position:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Estate Litigation practice and able to assist clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including estate litigation and all other matters as required.
Required Qualifications:
At least 5 years of proven experience in a law firm
At least 3 years of proven estate litigation experience
High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Experience practicing law in Ontario
Ability to be both a self-starter and team player
Engaged in business development
Excellent technical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Must be a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
*We recognize that a strong candidate may not qualify under the listed years of experience. If you have a different level of experience, we still want to hear from you.
About Merovitz Potechin LLP
Merovitz Potechin LLP, The Referred to Law Firm, was established in 1976. Since that time, a knowledgeable team of lawyers and staff have been built upon the foundation of superior legal advice and exceptional client service. We are an equal opportunity law office in Ottawa that believes in investing in people who believe that exceptional service to clients is critical to success. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.