Associate Lawyer – Wills & Estates

Cox & Palmer LLP; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cox & Palmer LLP in Halifax seeks an Associate Lawyer with 3+ years in wills and estates to advise clients on estate planning, probate, and related matters. You will draft wills, trusts, and handle complex estate planning, while collaborating with a supportive team across a full-service firm.

The role offers exposure to high-value estates, strong client service expectations, and opportunities for professional development within an established Atlantic Canadian firm.

Qualifications

• You are a committed legal professional with 3+ years of wills and estates law experience.
• Strong analytical and legal writing abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide estate planning guidance on wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives.
• Handle Probate and Administration of Estates matters.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, staff and colleagues.

Skills

Legal writing

Client service

Communication

Research

Practice management

Teamwork

Mentorship

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 Wills & Estates Law Team in Halifax

Our Halifax office is excited to welcome an Associate Lawyer to our growing Wills & Estates practice group. In this role, you will work closely with clients on a diverse range of matters, from drafting will and trusts to handling probate and estate litigation. This practice group offers the opportunity to gain broader exposure to more sophisticated or high value estates including wealth transfers and complex multi-generational estate planning involving trusts and tax planning. You’ll handle a full spectrum of wills and estates law matters, including:

• Providing legal guidance and advice on estate planning matters, including wills, powers of attorneys, and personal directives.
• Providing legal guidance and advice on Probate and Administration of Estates.
• Maintaining excellent communication with clients, support staff and colleagues.

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+ years of wills and estates law experience and bring:

• Strong analytical and legal writing abilities
• Demonstrated excellent client service and communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Proven effective client and practice management skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively, and
• Brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to the practice of Wills and Estates.
• 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).