Family Law Drafting Lawyer

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Drafting Lawyer for its Family Law practice. The position offers a structured work environment, competitive compensation, and mentorship opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting skills and experience in family law, focusing on various legal documents and client interactions.

Benefits

Mentorship in a friendly environment

Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Working with skilled support staff

Qualifications

• Three + years of relevant work experience.
• Strong drafting skills in family law documents.
• Self-motivated and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting briefs, affidavits, contracts, and proposals.
• Connecting with clients to draft materials related to family law.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions.

Our Halifax office is currently seeking a Drafting Lawyer to join our Family Law practice group who loves to draft without the responsibility of file management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mentorship in a friendly and welcoming environment;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• A lawyer position that has a structured start and end time;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting family law lawyers in conducting research and drafting documents to include briefs, affidavits, contracts, oral arguments, complex letters, proposals, agreements, prehearing briefs, opinions, and memorandums.
• Connect with clients to support drafting the materials on a wide range of family law related matters, including cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts, and all matters arising from breakdown of marriages and common law relationships, such as parenting, child support, spousal support, division of matrimonial assets and claims to business assets.

THE IDEAL CANIDATE

• Three + years of relevant work experience;
• Strong drafting skills in documents noted above;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Proven effective client and time management and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also works well in a team, and
• Brings a compassionate approach to the practice of family law.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience to :

Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional Talent

Direct [phone]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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