Legal Assistant

**Beginning your career with Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP (BWB) means more than just starting a new job.** **It means being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration.** **Our inclusive work environment fosters a positive workplace culture where our team members feel welcomed & engaged and can have a sense of pride in the work that they do every day.** **In addition to working with an incredible team of lawyers and administrative professionals at one of Halifax's leading law firms, our team members receive a number of benefits and perks including**: - **A competitive salary;**: - **Comprehensive group benefit plans;**: - **A group retirement plan with employer matching;**: - **A generous vacation policy and focus on work-life balance where taking paid time-off is not only offered, but encouraged;**: - **A "Dress for your Day" policy;**: - **Discounted transit passes;**: - **A beautiful new office space in the heart of downtown Halifax; and,**: - **Regular team-building activities and social events.** **If you are looking for a career opportunity where you will feel respected and supported, while continuing to learn and grow professionally, a role at BWB may be the perfect next step** The team at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP is growing BWB is currently recruiting for a **Legal Assistant**to join the firm on a **full-time, permanent basis**. This is a predominantly in-office role, based in BWB's new office space at 1801 Hollis Street in **Halifax, NS**. **The Opportunity**: An integral part of BWB's team, the firm's Legal Assistants provide support to our lawyers and their practices by way of completing a variety of general and legal administrative tasks, always ensuring client expectations are not only met, but exceeded. - Drafting various types of legal documents and correspondence; - Tasks related to physical and electronic file management; - Assisting with time entries and billing; - Assisting with the scheduling of meetings, appointments, and overall calendar management for assigned lawyers; - General administrative duties including handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, printing, scanning & binding documents, and occassional reception support; and, - Other related duties as assigned. If you are a motivated and organized administrative professional with a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for technology and experience providing top level client service, we want to hear from you Experience providing administrative support in a professional services environment, post-secondary education in paralegal studies or office administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are considered an asset. **How to Apply**: We appreciate all those who are interested; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory background check. **BWB's Commitment to Inclusion**: At BWB you will find a team that understands the importance of developing a diverse workforce, and maintaining an environment focused on equity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all firm members feel welcome and can be themselves at work. We continually work to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, and that all applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and consideration for any position for which they are interested and qualified. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Commuter benefits - Company events - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - Paid time off - RRSP match - Vision care Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - Monday to Friday Application question(s): - Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? - What are your annual salary expectations? Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-06-13