Legal Assistant

1 month ago


Halifax, Canada Metcalf & Company Full time

**LEGAL ASSISTANT - CORPORATE & LITIGATION**

**Metcalf & Company**

Established in 1986, Metcalf & Company is a leading boutique law firm located downtown Halifax. The law practice deals in areas of marine, transportation and increasingly renewable energies sector. The firm acts primarily in corporate and commercial, general litigation, Insurance law, admiralty and marine law, employment law and procurement and administrative law.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Manage, coordinate, and ensure the smooth flow of work in the assigned lawyer(s) practice.

3. Ensuring client inquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently.

4. Other - Additional duties as assigned based on the firm’s requirements.

5. Other - Additional duties as assigned based on the firm’s requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Post-secondary education in Paralegal studies or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Prior legal administrative experience in the areas of Corporate and Litigation, an asset but not necessary.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
- Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Energetic, flexible, and willing to pitch in whenever necessary, including additional hours as required.

Metcalf & Company hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to employment equity and welcome diversity. Applications are encouraged from all interested and qualified individuals.

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS B3J 1K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location


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