Family Law Drafting Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Halifax seeks a Drafting Lawyer for its Family Law practice group. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience and strong drafting skills, focusing on family law documents. This role offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and flexible work arrangements in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Mentorship in a friendly environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives

Qualifications

• Three + years of relevant work experience.
• Strong drafting skills in family law documents.
• Proven effective client and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting family law lawyers in drafting legal documents.
• Connecting with clients to draft materials on family law matters.
• Conducting legal research related to family law.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society

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
• Flexible work arrangements.

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
Nova Centre – South Tower
1500 – 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8
Direct [phone]
[e-mail]

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