Career Opportunities
We are always looking for talented people to join the Chapman Family Law Team!
We work collaboratively to help clients through some of their toughest life experiences. We are committed to mentoring, empowering and advancing women in the legal profession. Come be part of something meaningful!
Career Opportunities:
To apply for the lawyer position at Chapman Family Law, please send a resume and cover letter to info@chapmanfamilylaw.com
We are looking to add another lawyer to our team! Ideally, the successful candidate will have 3+ years’ experience practicing family law in Nova Scotia, however lawyers with less experience may also be considered.
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;
More than three years’ 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.
Why work with us?
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. Given we don't have the costs associated with a physical space, we are able to offer our team competitive salaries and lower targets. We think our model makes our team members less susceptible to the burnout we often see among legal professionals, and we are able to facilitate a more sustainable long-term career in the helping profession that is family law.
Culture
We nurture a law firm culture that supports our team members both as legal professionals and as human beings. We communicate and collaborate on files daily and meet monthly for team building activities. We believe that our virtual model provides team members with the opportunity to more easily achieve a work/life balance.
Mission
Beyond the goal of providing compassionate and quality client service, Chapman Family Law aims to mentor, empower and advance women in the legal industry. We aim to disrupt the social hierarchy that is often found in law firms and see one another as equal contributors to the success of each file, client and the business, as a whole.
Benefits
Team members are provided with competitive wages, fitness allowances, health benefits, cell phone allowances and free meditation apps.
