Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cox & Palmer Full time

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 Legal Assistant to join the Float Team in our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in various practice groups.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accurate preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
  • Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently;
  • Meeting deadlines, and ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed;
  • Processing daily emails, phone messages and time sheets;
  • 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 year of administrative experience in a legal environment;
  • 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 minimal supervision and take initiative;
  • The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

APPLY

This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

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