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BJRC Recruiting

Associate Lawyer

Halifax, NS, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

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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Responsibilities

Advise clients on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and personal directives, and handle complex estates, probate, administration, and estate litigation matters. Independently manage files and client relationships while collaborating across the firm and developing a Wills & Estates practice.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of Wills & Estates experience, ideally comprising at least 60% of their current practice, with substantive estate planning experience preferred. They must be in good standing with a Canadian law society and eligible to practise in Nova Scotia, with strong client service, communication, legal writing, and practice management skills.

Skills

Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Powers Of Attorney
Personal Directives
Wealth Transfer Planning
Probate
Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
File Management
Legal Writing
Communication
Practice Management
Client Service
Collaboration

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Keywords

Wills And Estates
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Powers Of Attorney
Personal Directives
Wealth Transfers
Multi-Generational Planning
Probate
Estate Administration
Estate Litigation
High-Value Estates
Client Relationships
File Management
Legal Writing
Practice Management
Canadian Law Society
Nova Scotia Bar Admission
Internal Referrals
Partnership Track

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