Family Law Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Cox Palmer Full time
Summary of responsibilities
  • Preparation of accurate correspondence and legal documents;
  • Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently;
  • Meeting deadlines, and ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed;
  • Processing daily emails, phone messages and time sheets;
  • Maintaining detailed and accurate client and administrative files;
  • Calendar maintenance, scheduling and organizing meetings, and assisting with client meetings;
  • Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
  • Providing overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1-3 years' administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Family Law;
  • Preference is given to those with related paralegal/legal assistant formal education;
  • Strong competency in the usage of MS Office (particularly Word and Excel), paired with superior typing and dicta-transcription skills;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and formatting errors);
  • The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative; and
  • The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

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