Legal Assistant

4 months ago

Halifax, Canada Cox & Palmer Full time

**Legal Assistant | Halifax, NS**:
Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

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 multi-task and reprioritize as needed;
- 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;
- Other duties as assigned.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Insurance 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 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 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

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