Careers

Taylor MacLellan Cochrane traces its roots in the Annapolis Valley to 1835 when the founding Partners opened the first law office in the Kings County Shire Town of Kentville. Since then, Taylor MacLellan Cochrane has grown to become one of the largest rural law firms in Nova Scotia serving clients throughout the Atlantic Provinces with locations in Kentville and Windsor.

A. Currently, we are seeking a full-time associate to join our Real Property and Wills and Estates departments of our Kentville location; and

Qualifications and Experience
• Must be a member in good standing of a provincial bar and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
• Applicants with experience handling real property transactions, completing property migrations, drafting wills and handling estate planning and probate files will be given priority.
• Must have an eagerness to market and continually grow and develop their practice.
Strong communication, advocacy, and dispute resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and attract new clients.
• Strong work ethic with a professional and positive attitude in their work.

B. Currently, we are seeking a full-time associate to join our Litigation department of our Kentville location.

Qualifications and Experience
• Must be a member in good standing of a provincial bar and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
• Applicants with 1 – 5 years litigation experience including Small Claim Court, contract disputes, and Builders’ Liens.
• Assisting in research, document drafting, providing support to the litigation department.
• Must have an eagerness to market and continually grow and develop their practice.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and dispute resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and attract new clients.
• Strong work ethic with a professional and positive attitude in their work.

Work With Us
Taylor Maclellan Cochrane offers associates a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Additionally, within the last few years we have implemented a generous bonus structure that regularly results in associates earning significant year-end bonuses.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment that is motivating and supportive of long-term goals. Associates are provided with solid mentoring and support for their professional growth and success at our firm.

If you have these qualifications and are interested in a lucrative career opportunity as an Associate with a busy law firm, please send your cover letter and resume. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lisa van Trigt, Operations Manager
Taylor MacLellan Cochrane
50 Bridge Street
Kentville NS B4N 2E4
Phone: (902) 678-6156
Fax: (902) 678-6010
Email: vantrigt@tmclaw.com
www.tmclaw.com