Legal Assistant

19 hours ago


Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

**Legal Assistant - Family Law**

**Location**:Downtown Dartmouth, BOYNECLARKE LLP

Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal well-being? At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are more than a legal practice; we’re a community committed to success, balance, and wellness.

**Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?**
- **Growth & Learning**:We foster a culture of continuous learning and offer resources for professional development.
- **Work-Life Balance**:Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.
- **Wellness-Focus**:Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**:Choose from employer-paid and cost-shared options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
- **Community Impact**:Make a difference through firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, opening/closing client files.
- Booking client meetings, and maintaining lawyer schedule and agenda.
- Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review.
- Transcribing dictations, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed.
- Reviewing and prioritizing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents.
- Answering client inquiries, taking care of drop-in clients/cold calls, and communicating with key parties in a timely manner.
- Finalizing transactions procedure in Closing Folders.
- Maintaining up-to date and accurate electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.
- Processing large volumes of documents using technology to store and organize files diligently.
- Assist other Family Law team members as needed.

**What You Bring**
- Graduate of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service, including patience, empathy, and understanding.
- Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment.
- Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, with a talent for learning new computer programs quickly.
- Detail oriented and meticulous.
- Proficient in thinking critically and solving problems.
- Excellent team player who contributes positively to team culture.
- Ability to be both autonomous and work as part of a team, and drive to take initiative.
- Knowledge of Closing Folders and ProLaw an asset.

**Ready to Grow with Us?


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