Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Dartmouth, Canada BOYNECLARKE Full time

Discover the **BOYNECLARKE LLP** Advantage

At **BOYNECLARKE LLP**, a prestigious law firm located in the heart of downtown Dartmouth, you’ll find more than just breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we have been committed to fostering an environment where professionals thrive—balancing professional success with personal well-being.

**Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?**
- **Professional and Personal Growth**: We promote a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to excel.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Our flexible scheduling and generous paid time off ensure that your career grows with your personal needs.
- **Health and Wellness Focus**: From fitness classes and wellness subsidies to free 24/7 virtual healthcare, we prioritize the health of our employees.
- **Comprehensive Benefits Package**: Enjoy excellent benefits, including fully employer-paid options, cost-shared plans, and an RRSP matching program.
- **Dynamic Work Environment**: Experience a modern workplace with a casual dress code, fostering a comfortable and productive atmosphere.
- **Community Engagement**:We strengthen our commitment to the community with programs like volunteer time, employee-driven initiatives, and monthly giving to charities chosen by our employees.

**Core Duties and Responsibilities**

As Legal Assistant within our Litigation team your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, opening/closing client files;
- Booking client meetings, and maintaining lawyer schedules and agendas;
- Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review;
- Transcribing dictations, producing documents and correspondence, and handling follow-up work;
- Reviewing and prioritizing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, scanning/copying documents;
- Answering client inquiries, taking care of drop-in clients/cold calls, and communicating with key parties in a timely manner;
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper client files;
- Processing large volumes of documents using technology to store and organize files diligently; and,
- Assisting other Business Litigation team members as needed

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Graduate of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Previous experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant is considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with court procedures and document filing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
- Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Suite, with a talent for learning new software programs quickly.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior typing, dicta-transcription, organizational, and proofreading abilities.
- Ability to be both autonomous and work as part of a team, and drive to take initiative.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

**Make Your Mark at BOYNECLARKE LLP

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