To apply for a position at Chapman Family Law, please send a resume and cover letter to info@chapmanfamilylaw.com

LAWYER POSITION

We are looking to add another lawyer to our team! Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience practicing family law in Nova Scotia.

We work collaboratively to help family law clients through some of their toughest life experiences.

We are committed to mentoring, empowering and advancing women in the legal profession.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society;

• Experience practicing family law in NS;

• A high degree of professionalism and a collaborative spirit;

• Strong knowledge of family law and legal procedures;

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;

• Proficiency with legal practice management software and other relevant technologies;

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute legal strategies;

• Excellent legal writing and research skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing client cases and providing legal representation.

• Advise clients on family law matters, prepare legal documentation, and represent clients in court proceedings.

Compensation

Team members are provided with competitive wages, fitness allowances, health benefits, cell phone allowances and free meditation apps.

PARALEGAL/ ASSISTANT POSITION

We are looking to add a paralegal/assistant to our incredible team of women! Please send resumes and cover letters to jessica@chapmanfamilylaw.com

Our whole team works remotely; we meet with clients, as needed, at a private workspace. We think that a virtual model provides our team members with the opportunity to have a better work/life balance.

The successful candidate will be provided with competitive salary, budget to create ideal home-office, annual fitness/wellness allowance, monthly cell phone allowance and more.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide high quality admin assistance and file management support;

• Utilize strong administrative skills, knowledge of legal terminology and specialized procedures pertaining to family law;

• Adapt to shifting priorities, responding in a timely and appropriate manner to lawyers and clients;

• Draft and prepare correspondence, agreements, forms, and court documents;

• Be very organized, effectively multi-tasking and managing time sensitive documents;

• Have a strong knowledge of full Microsoft office Suite;

• Have well developed written and oral communication skills;

• Have thorough and accurate attention to detail;

• Schedule appointments and maintains lawyers’ calendar;

• Have strong keyboarding skills and an affinity to learn new technology;

• Accurately follow instructions and ask questions to clarify requirements & ensure work is done properly;

• Have excellent proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills; and

• Be energetic, flexible, and willing to pitch in wherever necessary.

Prior experience working in family law would be considered an asset.