Legal Assistant (Float Team) | 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. Cox&Palmer is a welcoming place to work and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including: generous paid vacation allowance; 3 flex days per year; paid sick days; firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans; Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions; Employee and Family Assistance Program; annual Health and Fitness Allowance; and Group RRSP and TFSA program!

Legal Assistant (Float Team) | Halifax, NS 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 1-3 years’ 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.

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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). We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application. In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

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