Senior Case Manager, Trial & Appeals — Family Law

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of vacation

RRSP matching

Fitness membership

Cell phone

Laptop

Healthy snacks at the office

Job summary

Conrad Dillon Robinson Law is seeking an experienced Case Manager to support the firm owner in preparing complex family law trials and appeals. The role focuses on organization, coordination, and proactive file progression rather than court appearances.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in legal settings, with Nova Scotia family law knowledge and strong drafting, communication, and deadline-tracking skills. In-office role with a competitive starting salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of combined experience as legal assistant and/or paralegal
• Direct Nova Scotia family law experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Nova Scotia litigation processes and court rules is a plus

Responsibilities

• Project manage trial and appeal files as they progress toward filing and hearings
• Monitor deadlines and filing requirements for court deadlines
• Maintain status of each file and identify next steps
• Coordinate assignments to junior and senior lawyers
• Follow up to ensure work is completed on time
• Liaise with clients regarding documentation, scheduling and preparation
• Organize pleadings, exhibits, correspondence and evidence
• Assist with trial briefs, exhibit books and authorities
• Assist with appeal preparation and materials as required
• Draft correspondence, court documents, affidavits and orders
• Review files for completeness and identify missing information
• Provide information and materials to prepare for trials and appeals
• Maintain highly organized electronic files

Skills

Court procedures

Organization

Ownership of projects

Communication

Coordination

Drafting

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Conrad Dillon Robinson Law is seeking an experienced Case Manager to support the firm owner in preparing complex family law trials and appeals. The role focuses on organization, coordination, and proactive file progression rather than court appearances.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in legal settings, with Nova Scotia family law knowledge and strong drafting, communication, and deadline-tracking skills. In-office role with a competitive starting salary and benefits.