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Legal Assistant

3 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cox & Palmer Full time

Legal Assistant (Litigation) | Halifax, NS:

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions.

The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.


We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Legal Assistant to join our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Litigation practice group.


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accurate preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
  • Meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask and reprioritize as needed;
  • Ensure lawyers are prepared for all meetings and carry forward action items;
  • Calendar maintenance, scheduling and organizing meetings, and assisting with client meetings;
  • Receive incoming communications on behalf of lawyers, review content, determine importance, prioritize and bring to lawyer's attention;
  • Exercise discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information;
  • Maintaining detailed and accurate client and administrative files;
  • Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
  • Providing overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows;
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5 years' administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Litigation;
  • 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 dictatranscription skills;
  • The ability to help manage the daytoday operations of a busy lawyers' practice including assessing issues, gauging urgencies, reviewing priorities and previous commitments.
  • 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 with the ability to help keep tasks and people on track to deliver commitments;
  • 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 mínimal supervision and take initiative;
  • The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • A generous paid vacation allowance
  • Three "flex days" per year
  • Paid sick days
  • Hybrid work options for many roles
  • Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
  • Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • An annual Health and Fitness Allowance
  • Group RRSP and TFSA programs

APPLY
This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

Please submit a resume and covering letter to:
Tammy Goodwin