Family Law Associate Lawyer| Halifax, N.S.
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 Lawyer to join our Family Law practice group.
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;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and
• Flexible work arrangements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Service clients in 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.
• Day-to-day advice on a variety of family law matters.
• Developing appropriate family law strategies and preparing written and oral arguments.
THE IDEAL CANIDATE
• Three + years of relevant work experience;
• Courtroom experience and practical solution building skills;
• Demonstrated excellent advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills;
• Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues;
• Proven effective client and practice management skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively, and
• Brings a compassionate approach to the practice of family law.
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.
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 (902) 491-3026
We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
