Seeking an Associate Lawyer with 2+ years of call in a Canadian province and solid litigation experience to manage complex, high-stakes plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation matters in Nova Scotia. The role offers substantial file autonomy, direct mentorship, and no billable-hour or business-development targets.ResponsibilitiesManage litigation files from intake through resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and settlement documentationConduct witness interviews and coordinate expertsManage discoveries, mediations, and settlement negotiationsCommunicate with clients regarding strategy, file status, and settlement decisionsMake tactical file-management and discovery decisions with strategic guidanceAttend trials alongside senior counsel or other lawyersDevelop expertise in personal injury, LTD, wrongful termination,



and complex multi-party litigationQualifications2+ years of call in a Canadian provinceLitigation experience; plaintiff or defence background consideredStrong file-management and organizational skillsComfortable with client-facing work, negotiations, and settlement discussionsPractical and pragmatic approach to litigation and resolutionAbility to work independently while collaborating closely with senior counselComfortable challenging strategy constructively and executing agreed-upon plansPersonal injury, occupiers' liability, or civil litigation experience preferredExperience with discovery and motion practice preferred

📌 Associate Lawyer (Lakeside)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Lakeside