Associate Lawyer

Job summary

Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and personal directives, and handle complex estates, probate, administration, and estate litigation matters. Independently manage files and client relationships while collaborating across the firm and developing a Wills & Estates practice.

Job details

Our Client Our client, a leading full-service Atlantic Canadian law firm, is seeking a Wills & Estates Associate to join its growing Halifax practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated estate matters within a collaborative, well-resourced firm, with a strong existing workflow and a clear path toward partnership. No existing book of business is required. Responsibilities Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and personal directives. Work on sophisticated and high-value estates, including wealth transfers, trusts and multi-generational planning. Assist with probate and estate administration matters. Handle estate litigation matters as appropriate. Manage files and client relationships independently while collaborating with lawyers across the firm. Develop a long-term Wills & Estates practice supported by strong internal referrals. Requirements 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience, ideally representing at least 60% of your current practice. Strong preference for substantive estate planning experience, particularly complex or high-value matters. Estate litigation experience is considered an asset. Strong client service, communication, legal writing and practice management skills. Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively within a team. Member in good standing of a Canadian law society and able to practise in Nova Scotia. Open to candidates across Canada who are interested in relocating to Halifax, particularly those with ties to Atlantic Canada. Ref #LI1779

What you’ll do

Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and personal directives, and handle complex estates, probate, administration, and estate litigation matters. Independently manage files and client relationships while collaborating across the firm and developing a Wills & Estates practice.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of Wills & Estates experience, ideally comprising at least 60% of their current practice, with a strong preference for complex or high-value estate planning experience. They must be in good standing with a Canadian law society and eligible to practise in Nova Scotia, with strong client service, communication, legal writing, and practice management skills.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Estate Planning
• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers Of Attorney
• Personal Directives
• Wealth Transfer Planning
• Multi-Generational Planning
• Probate
• Estate Administration
• Estate Litigation
• Client Relationship Management
• File Management
• Client Service
• Legal Writing
• Practice Management
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Legal

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