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. 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. The ideal candidate will have:● 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:● 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.We conduct the first interview on Microsoft Teams or Zoom and the second interview in person at our office.