Associate Lawyer

BJRC Recruiting; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BJRC Recruiting represents a leading Atlantic Canadian law firm seeking a Wills & Estates Associate in Halifax. This collaborative, well‑resourced firm offers a clear path toward partnership and does not require an existing book of business.

Role involves advising on estate planning, handling high‑value estates, probate matters and building a long‑term practice with strong internal referrals, with openness to candidates relocating from across Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience.
• Experience with complex or high‑value estates preferred.
• Estate litigation experience is an asset.
• Strong client service, communication and legal writing skills.
• Able to manage files independently while collaborating with a team.
• Licensed to practise in Nova Scotia and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
• Handle sophisticated estates and multi‑generational planning.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters.
• Manage files and client relationships with minimal supervision.
• Develop a long‑term Wills & Estates practice with internal referrals.

Skills

Estate planning

Client service

Legal writing

Practice management

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client, a leading full-service Atlantic Canadian law firm, is seeking a Wills & Estates Associate to join its growing Halifax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated estate matters within a collaborative, well-resourced firm, with a strong existing workflow and a clear path toward partnership. No existing book of business is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and personal directives.
• Work on sophisticated and high-value estates, including wealth transfers, trusts and multi-generational planning.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters.
• Manage files and client relationships independently while collaborating with lawyers across the firm.
• Develop a long-term Wills & Estates practice supported by strong internal referrals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience, ideally representing at least 60% of your current practice.
• Strong preference for substantive estate planning experience, particularly complex or high-value matters.
• Estate litigation experience is considered an asset.
• Strong client service, communication, legal writing and practice management skills.
• Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively within a team.
• Member in good standing of a Canadian law society and able to practise in Nova Scotia.
• Open to candidates across Canada who are interested in relocating to Halifax, particularly those with ties to Atlantic Canada.