Litigation Associate Lawyer | Halifax, NS

Job Description

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mentorship in a friendly and welcoming environment;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

Litigation Associate Lawyer | Halifax, NS

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Mentorship in a friendly and welcoming environment;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
• An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and equitable opportunities;
• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Working with highly skilled support staff; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

• Responsible for a variety of litigation files assigned by the responsible lawyers in insurance defense and commercial litigation.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, conference briefs, and other documents as required.
• Ability to work on a variety of litigation matters and gain courtroom exposure including attendance at motions, examinations and other court hearings.
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a diverse litigation group.

• Three + years of relevant work experience;
• Strong analytical, research, writing, negotiation, communication and drafting skills;
• Self-motivated and can work independently but also values working collaboratively;
• Proven effective litigation, client and practice management skills; and
• Demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset is an asset.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should submit a resume and covering letter detailing relevant practice experience to: Jillian Gorbold, Director of Professional Talent.

Nova Centre – South Tower
1500 – 1625 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8
Direct (902) 491-3026
nslegalcareers@coxandpalmer.com

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

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