Family Law Drafting Lawyer | Halifax, NS

Cox & Palmer; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Atlantic Canada seeks a legal professional to support family law lawyers through research and document drafting. Successful candidates will have strong drafting and communication skills along with over three years of relevant experience. This role offers a collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Mentorship in a friendly environment

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support family law lawyers in conducting research.
• Draft documents related to family law matters.
• Connect with clients to draft materials on family law.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Effective communication

Strong research and writing skills

Client and time management

Job description

Overview

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

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.

Summary of 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Apply

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.

Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional Talent

Nova Centre – South Tower

1500 – 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8

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