Associate Lawyer – Probate and Estate Planning (Halifax)
- Halifax, NS
- On-site
- Posted Oct 9, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Apply by
- Nov 7, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Provide legal services in wills, estate planning, and probate matters while delivering excellent client service. Develop strong client relationships, attract new clients, and contribute to practice growth in collaboration with colleagues across the firm's offices.
Job details
We are seeking an associate lawyer in Probate and Estate Planning matters to join our established team in Halifax. Ideally, the successful candidate will have three to five years experience, however lawyers with less experience may also be considered. This position requires a high level of professionalism, strong work ethic along with willingness and ability to promote practice growth. Your Qualifications Member in good standing of a provincial bar society and/or eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. At least three (3) years’ experience in Wills, Estate Planning and Probate. Well-developed communication skills. Proven development of strong client relationships and ability to attract new clients. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines while providing excellent client service. Collaborative spirit and ability to work independently. Our growing firm has five offices in Nova Scotia including Truro, Elmsdale, Halifax, Wolfville and Stellarton. You will have an opportunity to work with the lawyers in our other offices to accomplish optimum outcomes for our clients. We are proud to put our people first; we take pride in our promotion and support of a healthy work-life balance, a respectful workplace, as well as a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are also committed to the continued development of the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers, building on their strengths and growth for the future through education and mentorship opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and a fitness allowance. This position is located at our office in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is the capital of our province and holds the highest population of municipalities in Atlantic Canada. An active port city, Halifax offers a vibrant arts and culture scene; recreation opportunities; sports and entertainment; as well as high-quality education and quality of life. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please direct your cover letter and resume in confidence to careers@burchellmacdougall.com.
What you’ll do
Provide legal services in wills, estate planning, and probate matters while delivering excellent client service. Develop strong client relationships, attract new clients, and contribute to practice growth in collaboration with colleagues across the firm's offices.
Requirements
Applicants must be in good standing with a provincial bar society or eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, with at least three years of experience in wills, estate planning, and probate. They should have strong communication and client relationship skills, be able to attract clients, prioritize work and meet deadlines, and work both collaboratively and independently.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Fitness Allowance
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Collaboration · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Prioritization · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Wills
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Client Relationship Development
- Client Acquisition
- Communication
- Client Service
- Prioritization
- Deadline Management
- Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Practice Growth
Job areas
- Legal