Posted 28 days ago
Associate Lawyer
@ BJRC Recruiting
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
BJRC Recruiting is hiring a Wills & Estates Associate for a full-service Atlantic Canadian law firm's Halifax practice. The role covers estate planning, probate and administration, and some estate litigation, with a path toward partnership. The posting requires 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience and a law society membership allowing practice in Nova Scotia.
Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on wills, trusts and estate planning
- Handle probate and estate administration matters
- Assist with estate litigation as appropriate
- Manage files and client relationships independently
- Develop a long-term Wills & Estates practice
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of Wills & Estates experience
- Substantive estate planning experience preferred
- Estate litigation experience an asset
- Member in good standing of a Canadian law society
- Able to practise in Nova Scotia
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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BJRC Recruiting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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.
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