ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAYLOR MACLELLAN COCHRANE – REAL PROPERTY, WILLS & ESTATES

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Nova Scotia is seeking a full-time Associate in the Real Property and Wills & Estates departments. The ideal candidate will be a member of the provincial bar with relevant experience in property transactions and estate planning, and will be driven to grow their practice in a supportive and mentoring environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Full comprehensive benefit package

Generous bonus structure

Solid mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Eagerness to market and grow their practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handle real property transactions and estate planning.
• Draft wills and manage probate files.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Dispute Resolution

Client Relationship Management

Education

Member in good standing of a provincial bar

Job description

ASSOCIATE POSITION – TAYLOR MACLELLAN COCHRANE
REAL PROPERTY, WILLS & ESTATES

Taylor MacLellan Cochrane proudly traces its roots in the Annapolis Valley back to 1835 when the founding Partners opened the very first law office in the Kings County Shire Town of Kentville. Since those early days, Taylor MacLellan Cochrane has become one of the largest law firms in outside of metropolitan Halifax, serving clients throughout the Atlantic Provinces with its offices in Kentville and Windsor.

Currently, we are seeking a full-time associate to join our Real Property and Wills and Estates departments of our Kentville location.

Qualifications and Experience
· Must be a member in good standing of a provincial bar and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
· Applicants with experience handling real property transactions, completing property migrations, drafting wills and handling estate planning and probate files will be given priority.
· Must have an eagerness to market and continually grow and develop their practice.
· Strong communication, advocacy, and dispute resolution skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and attract new clients.
· Strong work ethic with a professional and positive attitude in their work.
Work With Us
Taylor Maclellan Cochrane offers very competitive salaries and a full comprehensive benefit package. Additionally, we have implemented a generous bonus structure that has resulted in associates earning significant bonus payouts.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment that is motivating and supportive of long-term goals. Associates are provided with solid mentoring and support for their professional growth and success at our firm.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in a career opportunity as an Associate with a busy law firm, please send your cover letter and resume. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.