Associate Family Lawyer
Halifax, NS | Dartmouth, NS | Moncton, NB
AC-7713
Meridia is proud to have partnered with MDW Law, a family law firm providing legal services throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, in their search for an Associate Family Lawyer to join their team of high-performing legal professionals. They are a team of passionate, dedicated, and experienced lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants who work together daily to ensure our clients receive the best possible solutions to their problems.
Who You Are
Halifax, NS | Dartmouth, NS | Moncton, NB
AC-7713
Meridia is proud to have partnered with MDW Law, a family law firm providing legal services throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, in their search for an Associate Family Lawyer to join their team of high-performing legal professionals. They are a team of passionate, dedicated, and experienced lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants who work together daily to ensure our clients receive the best possible solutions to their problems.
Who You Are
- 3-7 years of legal practice experience
- Experience in family law is an asset
- Practical court experience is an asset
- Membership in good standing with the Nova Scotia Bar (or the potential to become a member)
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- High degree of professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and clients
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Strong technical, legal, analytical, and drafting skills
- Excellent advocacy, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills
- A growth mindset
- Ability to communicate in English and French is an asset
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and moving forward files (with the possibility of supervision depending on the candidate)
- Meeting with clients to perform tasks related to moving matters forward
- Attending court
- Review and preparation of legal documents.
What They Offer
- A modern space with the most up-to-date technology
- A competitive salary base plus a performance-based bonus contingent on lawyer and firm business
- An extremely talented and collaborative support team
- Hybrid work opportunities (combination of at-home and in-office) with minimal supervision and a “set your own hours” approach to your practice
- Family law mentoring from senior lawyers in the firm
- Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan
- Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
- Professional Development - Annual continuing legal education budget, with the opportunity to receive additional CLE funds
- Paid time off
- 4.5-day work week with the office closing at 1:00 pm on Fridays
Employment Equity Statement
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Devyn Kelly, Consultant at dkelly@kbrs.ca or 647 480 1719. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Devyn know.
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