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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.

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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.

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The ideal candidate will have:

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• 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:

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• 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.

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We conduct the first interview on Microsoft Teams or Zoom and the second interview in person at our office.

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