Associate Lawyer – Family Law

Cox & Palmer LLP; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home options

Supportive team

Job summary

Cox & Palmer LLP in Halifax is seeking an Associate Lawyer for our growing Family Law team. You will work closely with clients on a range of matters, from cohabitation agreements to custody and support issues, delivering thoughtful, strategic advice.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of family law experience, excellent legal writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage files independently within a supportive, collaborative firm culture. Flexible schedule options are available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of family law experience.
• Strong analytical and legal writing abilities.
• Confident courtroom and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full spectrum of family law matters including cohabitation agreements, custody, support, and property division.
• Advise and represent clients during negotiations and proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and client correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate with a collaborative, well‑resourced team to service clients.

Skills

Family law

Client advocacy

Legal research

Drafting & writing

Independence

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

At Cox & Palmer, we empower great people to provide exceptional services and legal solutions, every time.

About Cox & Palmer:

200 lawyers strong, with over a century of experience serving clients. Cox & Palmer is a full-service regional firm providing advice to individuals and businesses in a broad range of sectors across all major industries.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of services to our clients. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities.

Join Our Growing Family Law Team in Halifax

Our Halifax office is excited to welcome an Associate Lawyer to our dynamic Family Law practice group. In this role, you will work closely with clients during some of the most meaningful and transformative moments of their lives. You’ll handle a full spectrum of family law matters, including:

• Cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts
• Issues arising from the breakdown of marriages and common-law relationships
• Parenting and custody arrangements
• Child and spousal support
• Division of matrimonial property and business assets

We offer the opportunity to build a rewarding practice with the support of an experienced, collaborative, well-resourced team.

What You Bring

You are a committed legal professional with 3–5 years of family law experience and bring:

• Strong analytical and legal writing abilities
• Confident courtroom and advocacy skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to client matters
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage files independently
• A compassionate, client-centered approach to practice
• A commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and continued professional development

What We Offer

• The ability to shape and grow your practice within a leading Atlantic Canadian law firm
• A high-performance culture that is fun, friendly, and built on strong relationships
• Meaningful work that allows you to make a real impact on clients’ lives
• Continuous training, mentorship, and learning and development opportunities
• A team of dedicated talent and administrative professionals to support your growth and practice management
• Flexible schedule including work from home options

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).