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.
- Solid 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.