We are hiring a lawyer!
We are a fast growing, long established, small law firm located above the Provincial Court/Supreme Court (Family Division) in Shubenacadie, Hants County. The East Hants Corridor is centrally located between Halifax and Truro. We service clientele from around the province in the areas of real estate transactions, family, estates, criminal, corporate, civil and estate planning. We are open to discuss your choice of practice areas. We pay for continuing legal education and practice insurance. We have a great deal of knowledgeable and friendly support staff. We work collaboratively with one another to help provide the best possible experience for our clients. Our website can be found at www.carmaclaw.com .
Responsibilities:
Drafting agreements, documents, briefs
Meeting with, and providing advice to, clients
Negotiating with opposing counsel
Attending court conferences and hearings, settlement conferences, discoveries
Managing client files
Work Hours & Benefits:
This is a permanent full time position, hours are 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5:00 Monday to Friday, with additional hours as may be required from time to time. Vacation time increases with the length of your employment. We recognize all holidays and our office is closed between Christmas and the New Year. We offer a competitive salary with annual reviews. We offer medical and dental coverage and an equal employer/employee contribution pension plan. We have an easy going, but fast-paced environment. We are flexible and encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of laws, regulations and best practices in the field.
Excellent persuasive writing skills.
High level of integrity.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines.
Experience in litigation.
Well organized and excellent time management skills.
Requirements:
Member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience practising law.
Apply/Interviews:
Interviews will take place the week of June 12, 2023. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Resume” in the subject line.
Link to Job Posting: https://www.carmaclaw.com/careers
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 06/09/2023