Who we are:
Dumke Law is located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia and we are focused on civil litigation, corporate and commercial transactions, estate, and real estate services. We are a team of passionate, dedicated and experienced legal service providers who work together daily to ensure our clients get the best possible solutions to their legal issues.
We are seeking a highly motivated associate lawyer who is passionate about providing each and every client with excellent services. We are looking to add a new team member who is driven to ensure that the clients have the best possible experience and achieve optimum results. We are in a position to assign files and ensure practice development for new lawyers in the Bridgewater area.
The ideal candidate will have:
● one to five years of legal experience in civil litigation, corporate and commercial services;
● some trial experience;
● membership (or eligibility for membership) in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, in good standing;
● experience in practice and office management;
● strong technical, legal, analytical and drafting skills;
● good organizational skills and attention to detail;
● a high degree of professionalism, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and clients;
● the ability to work independently and as a part of a team;
● strong teamwork and communication skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work attitude;
● the ability to be flexible, including with changing priorities and timelines as required; and
● the ability to work flexible hours when required to meet client demands.
What we offer:
● a highly competitive base salary plus a performance component;
● starting salary will be based on your education, training and experience;
● work-life balance and flexible work hours (office hours are 8am-4pm);
● a comprehensive health benefits package;
● high level support from our experienced lawyer with a view to partnership as you grow with us;
● paid vacation, sick, and personal time;
● an opportunity to grow as a legal professional in many different areas of law;
● a strong mentorship program.
Apply in confidence to Pam Fancy, Office Manager, by email at pfancy@dumkelaw.ca with your cover letter and resume.
We conduct the first interview on Microsoft Teams or Zoom and the second interview in person at our office.
Link to Job Posting:
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 06/30/2024