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Paralegal Student

Date Posted: March 10, 2025
Closing Date: June 6, 2025
Job Type: Co-op (12 - 16 weeks paid)
Job Category: Business
Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Region: NS - South Shore

About the Position

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunity – Paralegal (Wills & Estates) – 4-Month Placement

Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Carver Law is looking for a motivated and client-focused Paralegal Student to join our team for a four-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement in Wills & Estates law. This is more than just a placement—it’s an opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced wills and estates professionals in the region, who has more than 39 years’ experience. For the right candidate, this role could be the first step toward a long-term career with us.

Why This Opportunity? Learn from the Best: You’ll work directly with our probate paralegal, gaining hands-on experience in wills, estates, and probate—an area of law that requires strong client communication and attention to detail. 

A Growing Practice in a Thriving Community: Bridgewater is expanding, and so is our firm. We serve a diverse range of clients and need someone who enjoys working with people.

A Place to Build Your Future: While local ties aren’t required, we’re looking for someone who wants to make a life on the South Shore—embracing all that this incredible region has to offer.

What You’ll Be Doing: Assisting with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and probate applications; Communicating with clients, courts, and financial institutions; Preparing estate accounting records; Learning and applying best practices in estate administration.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For: A paralegal student eager to specialize in wills and estates law; Someone who enjoys client interactions and is comfortable with high levels of communication; Detail-oriented and organized, with a willingness to learn from our paralegal and team; Interested in a long-term career in the region.

What We Offer: Practical, real-world experience in a busy legal practice; Mentorship from seasoned professionals; A welcoming and supportive workplace culture; Potential for future career opportunities with Carver Estate Law & Litigation.

If you’re excited to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections with clients and colleagues, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this placement to Lacie Greene, Office Manager: lgreene@carverlaw.ca

Co-op Position Eligibility Criteria: 

To be considered for this co-op position, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  1. Enrollment Status: Must be a current NSCC student in good academic standing and returning to your program for classes in the Fall. Graduating students are not eligible for co-op 
  1. Academic Continuity: Must be returning to your current program for full-time study in the Fall Term. 
  1. Program Requirement: Must be enrolled in an eligible program that has a co-op course. See eligible programs here: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/learning-experience/hands-on-learning/work-experience/co-op-programs.asp 
  1. International Students Permit Requirement: International students must possess a valid co-op work permit from the Government of Canada with no restrictions that would prevent them from engaging in the described co-op work. 
  1. Tuition Requirement: The co-op course is an elective first-year course in your program that occurs in the Spring/Summer semester. There is a tuition fee for this course. 
  1. Approval Requirement: All co-op experiences must be approved by your faculty or Academic Chair and sent to workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC credential. Please check in with your Faculty Advisor before accepting any job offer. 

About the Company

Carver Estate Law & Litigation
350 - 421 LaHave Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 3A2


Phone: 902-608-7070
https://carverlaw.ca

Company Contact

Lacie Greene
lgreene@carverlaw.ca
Preferred Contact: Email, Phone

Documents to be Forwarded

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

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